ourlet — meaning in English

English meaning

• hem noun The folded and stitched edge of a piece of clothing or fabric, meant to stop it from fraying.

Senses

ourlet is used for these senses in English:

• hem (sewing) The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.
• hemline The height of this line, measured from the floor.

hem — full definition

1. noun The folded and stitched edge of a piece of clothing or fabric, meant to stop it from fraying.
2. verb To sew a folded edge onto fabric, or (in the phrase "hem in") to surround and restrict someone or something.
3. interjection A throat-clearing sound made to fill a pause, show hesitation, or grab attention.

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