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hemmed Definition and Meaning in English (hemmed definition)

verb
Synonyms:enclosedencircledconfined
Quick Answer • Definition

Hemmed definition: Describes the action of having folded and sewn the edge of a piece of cloth to create a finished border.

Definitions of Hemmed

  1. 1verb

    Describes the action of having folded and sewn the edge of a piece of cloth to create a finished border.

  2. 2adjective

    Describes being surrounded and confined on all sides, often making movement difficult or impossible.

Example Sentences

casual

“The tailor hemmed the bottom of the trousers perfectly.”

casual

“The small village was hemmed in by mountains on all sides.”

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Inflected Word Forms

infinitivehem
present participlehemming
nounhem
pluralhems

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Hemmed definition: Describes the action of having folded and sewn the edge of a piece of cloth to create a finished border.
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'Hemmed' translates to 'hemmed' in English. Hemmed definition: Describes the action of having folded and sewn the edge of a piece of cloth to create a finished border.
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