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Meaning ofhemin English

hem

uk//hɛm//

Pluralhems
Past Tensehemmed
Participle Verbhemming
Third Person Singularhems

Definitions

Noun
1. a vocal sound expressing hesitation; pausing
  The speaker let out a hem before answering the question.
2. a sewn edge on clothing (to prevent fraying)
  The seamstress carefully sewed a hem around the edge of the dress.
Verb
1. to sew or put a border on something
  The tailor will hem the pants to the right length.
2. to hesitate or make a hesitating sound
  She let out a hem when her boss asked her about the mistake.

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