1. (noun) hem
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"
2. (verb) hem, ahem
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.
3. (verb) hem
fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
"hem my skirt"
4. (verb) hem
utter `hem' or `ahem'
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