hem

(noun) the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down. Examples: "The hem of her dress was stained." "Let down the hem." "He stitched weights into the curtain's hem." "It seeped along the hem of his jacket."

(noun) 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.. Synonyms: ahem.

(verb) fold over and sew together to provide with a hem. Example: "Hem my skirt."

(verb) utter `hem' or `ahem'.