Hem — synonyms, definition

1. hem (Noun)

20 synonyms

ahem backing bias binding cold cough cuff disease edging facing flu fringe hack influenza lining overlay rim skirting trim trimming

2 definitions

hem (Noun) — The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down. ex. "the hem of her dress was stained" ex. "let down the hem" ex. "he stitched weights into the curtain's hem" ex. "it seeped along the hem of his jacket"

hem (Noun) — The utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc..

3 types of

edge utterance vocalization

4 parts of

cloth fabric material textile

2. hem (Verb)

5 synonyms

baste catch sew stitch tack

2 definitions

hem (Verb) — Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem. ex. "hem my skirt"

hem (Verb) — Utter 'hem' or 'ahem'.

9 types of

emit let loose let out run up sew sew together stitch stitch up utter

3. hem (Interjection)

1 definition

hem (Interjection) — Gentle utterance used to call someone's attention.