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hemming

/ˈhɛmɪŋ/

Translations

hemmingnoun

hemmings

ourlageTerme de couture pour l’action de faire un ourlet.

The hemming of the tablecloth took her most of the evening.

L'ourlage de la nappe lui a pris la majeure partie de la soirée.

ourletTerme de couture pour le bord replié et cousu d’un vêtement ou d’un tissu.

The hemming on the dress was done with a contrasting thread for a decorative effect.

L'ourlet de la robe a été réalisé avec un fil contrastant pour un effet décoratif.

Synonyms

hemmingadjective

/ˈhɛmɪŋ/

Used attributively to describe tools or materials related to hemming.

d'ourletEmploi technique en couture.

She bought hemming tape to finish the raw edges.

Elle a acheté du ruban d'ourlet pour finir les bords bruts.

Synonyms

hemverb

hemming

Gerund

hemmed

Past Simple

hemmed

Past Participle

hemming

Gerund

/hɛm/

ourler

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

Definitions

hemmingnoun

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.

hemmingadjective

Relating to or intended for hemming.

She bought hemming tape to finish the raw edges.

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.