hems

[US]/hɛmz/
[UK]/hɛmz/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the lower edges of a piece of clothing, finished with a fold or a sewing; short, sharp coughs
v.to finish the edge of a piece of cloth or clothing; to surround or enclose

Phrases & Collocations

hems and cuffs

hems of skirts

curled hems

double hems

finished hems

raw hems

hems of trousers

hems on dresses

hems of curtains

hems for shirts

Example Sentences

she decided to add colorful hems to her dress.

the tailor carefully stitched the hems of the pants.

he prefers to wear jeans with frayed hems.

they chose a fabric that wouldn’t fray at the hems.

she hemmed the curtains to fit the window perfectly.

the designer showcased dresses with intricate hems.

he forgot to iron the hems before the event.

they added lace hems to the wedding gown.

the hems of the shirts were all uneven.

she learned how to sew hems during her sewing class.

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