The meaning of HEM is a border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down. How to use hem in a sentence.

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Hem detail with inscriptions (Saint-John in Crucifixion, Vicino da Ferrara, 1469–70) In sewing, a hem is a garment finishing method in which the edge of a piece of cloth is folded and sewn in order to prevent …

1. (an utterance resembling a slight clearing of the throat, used esp. to attract attention or express doubt or hesitation.) n. 2. the utterance or sound of “hem.”

HEM meaning: 1. the edge of a piece of cloth, such as the bottom edge of a skirt or dress, that is folded over…. Learn more.

Factsheet What does the word hem mean? There are two meanings listed in OED's entry for the word hem. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

Hem- comes from the Greek haîma, meaning “blood.” Hem- is a variant of hemo-, which loses its -o - when combined with words or word elements beginning with vowels.