Dictionary Check: hem
"hem" is a valid word!
Scrabble
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Words with Friends
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Definition
noun
the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
Example:
"the hem of her dress was stained"
noun
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc.
verb
fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
Example:
"hem my skirt"
verb
utter ‘hem’ or ‘ahem’
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