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hemmed
/hɛmd/ · 6 letters · 4 distinct letters
A form of hem.
- verb
fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
hem my skirt
- verb
utter ‘hem’ or ‘ahem’
- noun
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
- 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.