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- pronunciation:
- hem
- parts of speech:
- verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun), Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
hems, hemming, hemmed |
| definition: |
to fold and sew down the edge of.
I hemmed my pants because they were too long. |
| related words: |
beset, besiege |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
an edge of a dress, curtain, or something else made of cloth, when it has been folded back and sewn down.
I tore the hem of my skirt when I fell. |
| related words: |
border, edge, margin, tuck |
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| derivation: |
hemmer (n.) |
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