hem meaning and definition

HEM noun

Definition of hem (noun)

1. 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. 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.
   • synonyms: ahem

HEM verb

Definition of hem (verb)

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