hem
Example Sentences
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A cool breeze raised the hem of my dress, exposing my knees.
From Literature
A dry wind swept through the cottage, whipping the hem of his cloak and nearly extinguishing the hearth fire.
From Literature
Mandalay, an ancient royal capital hemmed by jungle-clad mountains and the snaking Irrawaddy river, bore the brunt of the damage.
From Barron's
The freedom of full-time travel often seems to strike a chord with people who feel hemmed in by jobs and mortgages, family commitments and responsibilities.
On me—until Betsie caught up with them—hems sagged, stockings tore, and collars twisted.
From Literature
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
