Translations for „hem“ in the English » Slovenian Dictionary

I . hem [hem] N

hem

rob m

hem

obšiv m

to let the hem down

spustiti rob

to take the hem up

dvigniti rob

II . hem <-mm-> [hem] VB trans

hem

hmkniti

hem in VB trans

1. hem (surround):

hem

obdajati [perf obdati]

hem

obkroževati [perf obkrožiti]

2. hem fig:

hem

ujeti

to feel hemmed in

počutiti se utesnjenega

Usage examples with hem

to machine the hem

strojno zašiti rob

to let the hem down

spustiti rob

to take the hem up

dvigniti rob

to lower the hem of a skirt

spustiti rob krila

Monolingual examples (not verified by PONS Editors)

English

Hem, his true love, knows nothing of all this.

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This includes ripping out hems or alterations that may have been done for fitting, and removing any added trim or ornamentation.

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Hem failed to advance into the semifinals, as she placed seventieth overall in the prelims.

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Her shawl and skirt hem are shown flowing, suggesting that she is moving quickly past them.

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Fitted kirtles had full skirts made by adding triangular gores to widen the hem without adding bulk at the waist.

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The turn of the century brought skirts that were flared at the hem, onto the scene.

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The pants must be hemmed so that they are three inches off the ground to allow the spats to be seen.

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The front of the shirt buttoned along a double-truck hem, a feature that became absolutely requisite for any brand targeted at adolescents and young men.

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The lower hem is straight, as the shirts are not meant to be tucked in.

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The side seams are left open for 6-12 inches above the hem, which gives the wearer some ease of movement.

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