Hem and Handcuff

Hem

Hem verb - Fold over and sew together to provide with a hem.

Handcuff and hem are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Handcuff" instead a verb "Hem".

Nearby Word: hemline

Handcuff

Handcuff verb - To create difficulty for the work or activity of.
Usage example: the fear that the new mandatory, standardized tests will handcuff the state's teachers, who will have to specifically tailor their lesson plans for the test

Hem and handcuff are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Hem" instead a verb "Handcuff".

Nearby Words: handcuffed, handcuffing
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