hemmer en · NOUN
Etymology
Etymology tree Proto-Germanic *himaz Old English heom Middle English hem English hem English -er English hemmer From hem + -er.
Meanings
- One who, or that which, hems.
- A device, attached to a sewing machine, that turns over the edge of a fabric before stitching it down.
- A tool for turning over the edge of sheet metal to make a hem.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| hemmers | Number=Plur | lexicographic |