hem
NOUNVERB
/hɛm/
3 LETTERS · 1 SYLLABLE · STARTS WITH H
hem is a valid 3-letter word worth 8 points in Scrabble and 8 points in Words with Friends.
SCRABBLE
WORDS WITH FRIENDS
H4E1M3
4 + 1 + 3 =8 PTS
DOUBLE WORD → 16TRIPLE WORD → 24
MEANING
What does hem mean?
NOUN · 2 SENSES
1
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.
SYNONYMS
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2
The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down.
“the hem of her dress was stained”
“let down the hem”
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VERB · 2 SENSES
1
Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem.
“hem my skirt”
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2
Utter `hem' or `ahem'.
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