Hem

Definitions

1. A surname.
2. An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.
3. The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.
4. A rim or margin of something.
5. In sheet metal design, a rim or edge folded back on itself to create a smooth edge and to increase strength or rigidity.

Equivalents

Examples

“his morning hems”

“Entombed upon the very hem o' th' sea”

CEFR level