hem
nounUK /hɛm/
US /hɛm/
The folded and sewn edge of a piece of cloth.
She sewed the hem of her skirt so it wouldn't fray.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. To fold over and sew the edge of a piece of cloth.
He hemmed the curtains before hanging them.
3. To surround or enclose someone or something.
The crowd hemmed him in on all sides.
4. To make a sound like clearing the throat, often to get attention.
She hemmed loudly to interrupt the conversation.