hem
hem /ˈhɛm/
interjection
-
()
A soft vocalization to subtly grab someone's attention or indicate one's presence.
(
ahem
, hem
, h'm
, hmm
)
A soft vocalization to subtly grab someone's attention or indicate one's presence.
noun
-
()
The edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down
(
hem
)
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
the hem of her dress was stained
Let down the hem
let down the hem
He stitched weights into the curtain's hem
he stitched weights into the curtain's hem
It seeped along the hem of his jacket
it seeped along the hem of his jacket
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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.
(
ahem
, hem
)
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.
verb
-
Utter 'hem' or 'ahem'
(
hem
)
utter 'hem' or 'ahem'
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Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
(
hem
)
fold over and sew together to provide with a hem
Hem my skirt
hem my skirt
decomposition
decomposition /ˌdiːkəmpəˈzɪʃən/
noun
-
()
The analysis of a vector field
(
vector decomposition
, decomposition
)
the analysis of a vector field
-
()
In a decomposed state
(
disintegration
, decomposition
)
in a decomposed state
The smell indicated the beginning stages of decomposition.
The smell indicated the beginning stages of decomposition.
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The organic phenomenon of rotting
(
decomposition
, decay
)
the organic phenomenon of rotting
-
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
(
breakdown
, decomposition
, putrefaction
, rot
, rotting
, biodegradation
)
(biology) the process of decay caused by bacterial or fungal action
The rotting leaves emitted a foul smell.
The rotting leaves emitted a foul smell.
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(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance
(
chemical decomposition reaction
, decomposition
, decomposition reaction
)
(chemistry) separation of a substance into two or more substances that may differ from each other and from the original substance