Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hemmed
verb
/hɛm/
Definition
to fold and sew the edge of a piece of cloth to prevent it from unraveling.
Examples
- She hemmed the dress to make it the perfect length.
- The tailor hemmed the pants for a better fit.
- He carefully hemmed the quilt to hold all the layers together.
Meaning
To finish the edge of a piece of fabric or garment, making it look neat and preventing fraying.
Synonyms
- finished
- seamed
- stitched
