hemmer

1 of 2

noun (1)

hem·​mer

ˈhemə(r)

plural -s

: one that hems

a

: a worker who makes hems by hand or machine

b

: a sewing machine attachment for turning under and stitching hems

c

: a tool for turning over the edge of sheet metal

hemmer

2 of 2

noun (2)

"

plural -s

: one that hems in speech

Word History

Etymology

Noun (1)

Middle English, from hemmen to hem, border + -er

Noun (2)

hem entry 5 + -er

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Rhymes for hemmer

• emmer
• tremor
• condemnor