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.

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”

Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem.

“hem my skirt”

Utter `hem' or `ahem'.