<p><strong>Verb</strong></p><ul><li>(used with object) hemmed, hem·ming:<ul><li>to fold back and sew down the edge of (cloth, a garment, etc.); form an edge or border on or around.</li><li>to enclose or confine (usually followed by in, around, or about): hemmed in by enemies.</li></ul></li></ul><p><strong>Noun</strong></p><ul><li>an edge made by folding back the margin of cloth and sewing it down.</li><li>the edge or border of a garment, drape, etc., especially at the bottom.</li><li>the edge, border, or margin of anything.</li><li>Architecture: the raised edge forming the volute of an Ionic capital.</li></ul>