hemmed

[US]/hɛmd/
[UK]/hɛm/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v.past tense and past participle of hem; to surround

Phrases & Collocations

hemmed in

hemmed edges

hemmed skirt

hemmed seams

hemmed fabric

hemmed trousers

hemmed blanket

hemmed quilt

hemmed shirt

hemmed curtains

Example Sentences

she hemmed the edges of the fabric to prevent fraying.

the dress was beautifully hemmed to fit her perfectly.

he hemmed the curtains to match the room decor.

her mother taught her how to hem her own clothes.

the tailor hemmed the pants to the right length.

he hemmed and hawed before making a decision.

she hemmed the quilt with a decorative stitch.

the edges of the tablecloth were hemmed for a neat finish.

he carefully hemmed the edges of the paper to avoid tearing.

after she hemmed the dress, it looked brand new.

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