verb🔗ShareTousser; hésiterTo make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking."The student hemmed and hawed before finally admitting he hadn't done his homework. "L'étudiant toussa et hésita avant d'admettre finalement qu'il n'avait pas fait ses devoirs.languagesoundcommunicationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOurler(in sewing) To make a hem."She hemmed the bottom of her new skirt. "Elle a ourlé le bas de sa nouvelle jupe.materialstylewearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareOurler, border: To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something."My mother hemmed the bottom of my new pants so they wouldn't be too long. "Ma mère a ourlé le bas de mon nouveau pantalon pour qu'il ne soit pas trop long.materialwearstyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareCerner, encercler: To surround something or someone in a confining way."A small yard hemmed about by a tall hedge."Une petite cour cernée par une haute haie.situationconditionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
