hem

Words with a similar base: ahem, hem

'hem'

[hem.n.01] as in: the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down

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Examples:
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

'hem'

[hem.n.02] as in: 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.

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'hem'

[hem.v.01] as in: fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

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Examples:
hem my skirt

'hem'

[hem.v.02] as in: utter `hem' or `ahem'