hems

1. the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched downExamples: "the hem of her dress was stained"; "let down the hem"; "he stitched weights into the curtain's hem"Synonyms: hem

2. 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: ahem, hem