Hem and Selvedge

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Hem noun - The line or relatively narrow space that marks the outer limit of something.

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

Nearby Word: hemline

Selvedge noun - The edge of a fabric that is woven so that it will not ravel or fray.

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Hem and selvedge are semantically related. You can use "Hem" instead a noun "Selvedge".

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Selvedge and Hem. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/hem/selvedge

Hem & Selvedge. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/hem/selvedge>.

Selvedge or Hem. 2016. Accessed August 14, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/hem/selvedge.

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