hem

An utterance or sound of the voice like "hem", often indicative of hesitation or doubt, sometimes used to call attention.

To make the sound expressed by the word hem; to hesitate in speaking.

Used to fill in the gap of a pause with a vocalized sound.

The border of an article of clothing doubled back and stitched together to finish the edge and prevent it from fraying.

A rim or margin of something.

In sheet metal design, a rim or edge folded back on itself to create a smooth edge and to increase strength or rigidity.

(in sewing) To make a hem.

: To put hem on an article of clothing, to edge or put a border on something.

: To surround something or someone in a confining way.

“A small yard hemmed about by a tall hedge.”

Them (now only in unstressed position following a consonant).