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hemmed

/hɛmd/

hemmedverb

hemmed

Past Simple

hemmed

Past Participle

/hɛmd/

Used solely as the simple past tense and past participle form of the verb "hem".

Definitions

Simple past tense and past participle of "hem".

She hemmed the curtains yesterday.

Synonyms

turned under

boxed in

hemmed in

pen in

fenced in

entraped

trapped

hemmedadjective

more hemmed

Comp.

most hemmed

Super.

/hɛməd/

Translations

окаймленный

The hemmed edges of the tablecloth gave it a neat appearance.

Окаймленные края скатерти придавали ей аккуратный вид.

обшитый

The hemmed curtains added a touch of elegance to the room.

Обшитые шторы добавили комнате элегантности.

Definitions

Surrounded or enclosed by something, often implying restriction or confinement.

The small village was hemmed in by towering mountains on all sides.

Having an edge that has been folded and sewn down; finished with a hem (of fabric).

The tailor presented a perfectly hemmed skirt.

Synonyms

boxed in

bottled up

hemverb

hemmed

Past Simple

hemmed

Past Simple

hemmed

Past Participle

hemming

Gerund

/hɛm/

Translations

подшивать

She decided to hem the dress to make it shorter.

Она решила подшить платье, чтобы сделать его короче.

окаймлять

Tall trees hem the garden, providing shade.

Высокие деревья окаймляют сад, обеспечивая тень.

Definitions

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.

Synonyms

hemnoun

Definitions

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.

heminterjection

Definitions

An interjection used to express hesitation or to clear one's throat before speaking.

Hem, I think we should discuss this matter further.