Definition of hem

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Hem (v. t.) To form a hem or border to; to fold and sew down the edge of.

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Vanilla :: Vanilla (n.) The long podlike capsules of Vanilla planifolia, and V. claviculata, remarkable for their delicate and agreeable odor, for the volatile, odoriferous oil extracted from them; also, the flavoring extract made from the capsules, extensively used in confectionery, perfumery, etc..
Cupola :: Cupola (n.) A roof having a rounded form, hemispherical or nearly so; also, a ceiling having the same form. When on a large scale it is usually called dome..
Hemostatic :: Hemostatic (a.) Serving to arrest hemorrhage; styptic.
Strong-minded :: Strongly (adv.) In a strong manner; so as to be strong in action or in resistance; with strength; with great force; forcibly; powerfully; firmly; vehemently; as, a town strongly fortified; he objected strongly..
Haemadromometry :: Haemadromometry (n.) Same as Hemadrometry.
Anathematization :: Anathematization (n.) The act of anathematizing, or denouncing as accursed; imprecation..
Hemerobian :: Hemerobian (n.) A neuropterous insect of the genus Hemerobius, and allied genera..
Scutch :: Scutch (n.) A wooden instrument used in scutching flax and hemp.
Chemolysis :: Chemolysis (n.) A term sometimes applied to the decomposition of organic substance into more simple bodies, by the use of chemical agents alone..
Watershed :: Watershed (n.) The line of division between two adjacent rivers or lakes with respect to the flow of water by natural channels into them; the natural boundary of a basin.
Maranatha :: Maranatha (n.) Our Lord cometh; -- an expression used by St. Paul at the conclusion of his first Epistle to the Corinthians (xvi. 22). This word has been used in anathematizing persons for great crimes; as much as to say, May the Lord come quickly to take vengeance of thy crimes. See Anathema maranatha, under Anathema..
Epithema :: Epithema (n.) A horny excrescence upon the beak of birds.
Tabling :: Tabling (n.) A broad hem on the edge of a sail.
Text :: Text (n.) Hence, anything chosen as the subject of an argument, literary composition, or the like; topic; theme..
Shemitic :: Shemitic (a.) Alt. of Shemitis.
Carpet :: Carpet (n.) A heavy woven or felted fabric, usually of wool, but also of cotton, hemp, straw, etc.; esp. a floor covering made in breadths to be sewed together and nailed to the floor, as distinguished from a rug or mat; originally, also, a wrought cover for tables..
Fibre :: Fibre (n.) A general name for the raw material, such as cotton, flax, hemp, etc., used in textile manufactures..
Erica :: Erica (n.) A genus of shrubby plants, including the heaths, many of them producing beautiful flowers..
Imagine :: Imagine (v. t.) To contrive in purpose; to scheme; to devise; to compass; to purpose. See Compass, v. t., 5..
Haematemesis :: Haematemesis (n.) Same as Hematemesis.
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