HemWordNet Explorer

the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

the outside limit of an object or area or surface; a place farthest away from the center of something

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

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.

the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication

utter `hem' or `ahem'

express audibly; utter sounds (not necessarily words)

fold over and sew together to provide with a hem