hemming

UK
/ˈhɛmɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɛmɪŋ/
hemmingsubstantiv
hemmings
Pl.
Übersetzungen
The tailor finished the hemming of the dress.
Портной закончил подшивку платья.
Zusätzliche Übersetzungen
Definitionen
The process of folding back and sewing down the edge of a piece of cloth.
The hemming of the tablecloth took her most of the evening.
A border of a cloth article doubled back and stitched down.
The hemming on the dress was done with a contrasting thread for a decorative effect.
hemmingadjektiv
UK
/ˈhɛmɪŋ/
US
/ˈhɛmɪŋ/
Used attributively to describe tools or materials related to hemming.
Definitionen
Relating to or intended for hemming.
She bought hemming tape to finish the raw edges.
hemverb

hemming

Gerundium

hemmed
Präteritum
hemmed
Partizip Perfekt
hemming
Gerundium
UK
/hɛm/
US
/hɛm/
Übersetzungen
She decided to hem the dress to make it shorter.
Она решила подшить платье, чтобы сделать его короче.
Tall trees hem the garden, providing shade.
Высокие деревья окаймляют сад, обеспечивая тень.
Definitionen
To provide with a hem, or to sew a hem on a piece of fabric.
She decided to hem the edges of the tablecloth to prevent it from fraying.
To surround or enclose someone or something, often used with 'in'.
The hikers were hemmed in by the steep cliffs on either side of the narrow path.
To utter a short cough or throat-clearing sound, often as a sign of hesitation or to gain attention.
He hemmed nervously before answering the question.
hemsubstantiv
Definitionen
The edge of a piece of cloth or clothing that has been turned under and sewn.
She noticed that the hem of her dress was coming undone.
A border or margin, especially of a natural feature.
The hem of the forest was dense with undergrowth.
A short cough or throat-clearing sound used to attract attention or to express hesitation.
With a discreet hem, the butler announced the guest’s arrival.
heminterjektion
Definitionen
An interjection used to express hesitation or to clear one's throat before speaking.
Hem, I think we should discuss this matter further.