hilván — 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.
• tack noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.

Senses

hilván 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.
• tack (sewing) A loose seam used to temporarily fasten pieces of cloth.

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.

tack — full definition

1. noun A short nail with a broad, flat head.
2. noun A change of course or approach, especially a new strategy after the old one stopped working.
3. noun The equipment used on a horse, such as a saddle and bridle.
4. verb To turn a sailing boat so the wind switches from one side to the other, or more generally to fasten something loosely in place.

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