hemmed

/hɛmd/

verb

To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.

Examples :

"The student hemmed and hawed before finally admitting he hadn't done his homework. "

verb

(in sewing) To make a hem.

Examples :

"She hemmed the bottom of her new skirt. "

material style wear

verb

: To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something.

Examples :

"My mother hemmed the bottom of my new pants so they wouldn't be too long. "

material wear style

verb

: To surround something or someone in a confining way.

Examples :

"A small yard hemmed about by a tall hedge."

situation condition

Meanings

Examples :

"The student hemmed and hawed before finally admitting he hadn't done his homework. "

Examples :

"She hemmed the bottom of her new skirt. "

Examples :

"My mother hemmed the bottom of my new pants so they wouldn't be too long. "

Examples :

"A small yard hemmed about by a tall hedge."

Related Words

homework noun

Work that is done at home, especially school exercises assigned by a teacher.

something noun

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

admitting verb

To allow to enter; to grant entrance (to), whether into a place, into the mind, or into consideration

finally adverb

At the end or conclusion; ultimately.

surround noun

Anything, such as a fence or border, that surrounds something.

student noun

A person who studies or learns about a particular subject.

article noun

A piece of nonfictional writing such as a story, report, opinion piece, or entry in a newspaper, magazine, journal, dictionary, encyclopedia, etc.

clothing verb

To adorn or cover with clothing; to dress; to supply clothes or clothing.

confining verb

To restrict; to keep within bounds; to shut or keep in a limited space or area.

expressed verb

To convey or communicate; to make known or explicit.

speaking adjective

Used in speaking.

hesitate verb

To stop or pause respecting decision or action; to be in suspense or uncertainty as to a determination.