Definition of Hem

Noun: hem  hem

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.
   - ahem

Verb: hem (hemmed,hemming)  hem

1. Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
   "hem my skirt"
    
2. Utter 'hem' or 'ahem'

Interjection: hem  hem

1. Gentle utterance used to call someone's attention
   - ahem, hmm, h'm

Combining form: hem-
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: haem-)

1. Blood
   - hemo- [N. Amer], haemo- [Brit, Cdn], haem- [Brit, Cdn], haemato- [Brit, Cdn], hemato- [N. Amer]

See also:
Helxine
Hemachatus

Anagrams containing the word hem

hem mhe emh