Definition of 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.
  ahem
• the edge of a piece of cloth
  especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
  "the hem of her dress was stained"
  "let down the hem"
  "he stitched weights into the curtain's hem"
  "it seeped along the hem of his jacket"
  

Verb

• utter `hem' or `ahem'
  
• fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
  "hem my skirt"
  

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