Definitions For Hem

noun

  • The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
  • 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.
  • The edge of a piece of cloth that is folded back and sewn down

verb

  • Utter hem' or ahem'
  • Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem

Is Hems a Scrabble Word?

Words With Friends YES
Scrabble US YES
Scrabble UK YES
English International (SOWPODS) YES
Scrabble Global YES
Enable1 Dictionary YES

Points in Different Games

Scrabble
9
Words with Friends
9

The word Hem is worth 9 points in Scrabble and 9 points in Words with Friends

Examples of Hem in a Sentence

  • Shorten the hem of the dress
  • The hem of the blouse was gold

Synonyms for Hem

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