Hem Mnemonic
Explore definitions and mnemonics for hem.
hem
hem
/hɛm/
Examples
- The hem is tucked into the trouser.
- The hem is sewn along the terminal flap.
- The hem of the suit is weighted down with a chain.
- The sheep win if they hem in and immobilize the tigers.
- The side seams are open to the armpit, and the hem is curved.
- The members of the movement wore green neckerchiefs with red hem.
- Impassable rivers lay athwart their homeward route, and hemmed them in.
- Sometimes, the hem of the dress would be ornamented with pieces of buffalo hoof.
- These are worn on the right side of the blazer sleeve just above the hem.
- While crossing the room, he slips on the hem of his shirt.
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
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.
noun
fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
verb
utter `hem' or `ahem'
verb
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"Hem + Gem. Your shirt's hem is as precious as a gem."
"Hen + Gem. A hen found a gem but it’s still just a hen."
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