When kids grow taller, their parents sometimes have to let out the hem in their pants so they'll be long enough. The hem is the very bottom, folded edge of a piece of clothing.
Them
Noun
lap that forms a cloth border doubled back and stitched down
Verb
utter `hem'' or `ahem''
Verb
fold over and sew together to provide with a hem; "hem my skirt"
pron.
Them
interj.
An onomatopoetic word used as an expression of
hesitation, doubt, etc. It is often a sort of voluntary half cough,
loud or subdued, and would perhaps be better expressed by hm.
n.
An utterance or sound of the voice, hem or hm, often
indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.
v. i.
To make the sound expressed by the word hem; hence, to
hesitate in speaking.
n.
The edge or border of a garment or cloth, doubled over and
sewed, to strengthen raveling.
n.
Border; edge; margin.
n.
A border made on sheet-metal ware by doubling over the edge of
the sheet, to stiffen it and remove the sharp edge.
v. t.
To form a hem or border to; to fold and sew down the edge
of.
v. t.
To border; to edge
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Cough or cry hem, if anybody come.
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All the skirt about Was hemmed with golden fringe.
Them
An onomatopoetic word used as an expression of hesitation, doubt, etc. It is often a sort of voluntary half cough, loud or subdued, and would perhaps be better expressed by hm.
An utterance or sound of the voice, hem or hm, often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.
To make the sound expressed by the word hem; hence, to hesitate in speaking.
The edge or border of a garment or cloth, doubled over and sewed, to strengthen raveling.
To form a hem or border to; to fold and sew down the edge of.
Usage Examples
I try not to wear anything I have to fidget with - there's nothing worse than wearing something and pulling down the hem and re-adjusting the top. My pet hate is when girls wear those strapless dresses and spend the whole night yanking them up.
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Other Usage ExamplesI was attracted to science fiction because it was so wide open. I was able to do anything and there were no walls to hem you in and there was no human condition that you were stopped from examining.
Your days are short here this is the last of your springs. And now in the serenity and quiet of this lovely place, touch the depths of truth, feel the hem of Heaven. You will go away with old, good friends. And don't forget when you leave why you came.
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