noun Download 🔗Share An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention. Examples : "The teacher paused, and the only sound in the classroom was a series of nervous hems as the students waited for her to announce the test results. " sound communication language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking. Examples : "The student hems and haws when the teacher asks if he did his homework. " language communication sound Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying. Examples : "My grandmother always makes sure the hems of my pants are neatly sewn so they don't unravel. " material appearance wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A rim or margin of something. Examples : "The gardener carefully trimmed the hems of the flowerbeds to create a neat border. " appearance material part Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share In sheet metal design, a rim or edge folded back on itself to create a smooth edge and to increase strength or rigidity. Examples : "The metalworker added strong hems to the edges of the steel sheet to prevent cuts and make it more durable. " material structure technical building industry Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share (in sewing) To make a hem. Examples : "My mom hems my pants because they are too long. " material wear Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share : To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something. Examples : "My grandmother hems my new pants so they won't be too long. " wear style appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb Download 🔗Share : To surround something or someone in a confining way. Examples : "A small yard hemmed about by a tall hedge." situation action condition Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading