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hem

UK
/hɛm/
US
/hɛm/

Translations

hemnoun
hems
pl
UK
/hɛm/
US
/hɛm/
She noticed that the hem of her dress was coming undone.
Elle a remarqué que l’ourlet de sa robe se défaisait.
lisièrePour une bordure naturelle ou spatiale.
The hem of the forest was dense with undergrowth.
La lisière de la forêt était dense en sous-bois.
Additional translations
raclement de gorgePour un léger bruit pour attirer l’attention ou marquer l’hésitation.
Synonyms
edge
border
selvage
trim
fringe
hemverb
hemmed
Past Simple
hemmed
Past Participle
hemming
Gerund
UK
/hɛm/
US
/hɛm/
She decided to hem the edges of the tablecloth to prevent it from fraying.
Elle a décidé d’ourler les bords de la nappe pour éviter qu’elle ne s’effiloche.
encerclerSens figuré ou spatial ; souvent avec « in ».
The hikers were hemmed in by the steep cliffs on either side of the narrow path.
Les randonneurs étaient encerclés par de hautes falaises de chaque côté du sentier étroit.
Additional translations
toussoterPour marquer l’hésitation ou attirer l’attention par un léger bruit de gorge.
Synonyms
bind
finish
trim
fringe
edge
border
heminterjection
UK
/hem/
US
/hɛm/
humInterjection d’hésitation ou pour s’éclaircir la gorge.
Hem, I think we should discuss this matter further.
Hum, je pense que nous devrions approfondir cette question.
Synonyms
ahem
er
um
uh
eh
hem-hem

Definitions

hemnoun
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.
hemverb
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.
heminterjection
An interjection used to express hesitation or to clear one's throat before speaking.
Hem, I think we should discuss this matter further.
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