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hem

noun/verb
/hɛm/

Meaning

the edge of a piece of cloth that is folded and sewn; to fold and sew the edge of cloth

Example Sentences

She hemmed the dress to make it shorter.

Example Expressions

hem and haw

Synonyms

border, edge, seam, stitch

Antonyms

tear, rip

Collocations

dress hem, hem the skirt, hemmed edge, hem stitching

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