hem

Noun

• 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; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
  • the hem of her dress was stained
    
  • let down the hem
    
  • he stitched weights into the curtain's hem
    
  • it seeped along the hem of his jacket
    

Verb

• utter `hem' or `ahem'

• fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
  • hem my skirt