Word | Noun | Adjective | Verb | Adverb |
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hem | Yes | No | Yes | No |
vocalization | Yes | No | No | No |
hem (noun) | vocalization (noun) |
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the edge of a piece of cloth; especially the finished edge that has been doubled under and stitched down | the sound made by the vibration of vocal folds modified by the resonance of the vocal tract |
the utterance of a sound similar to clearing the throat; intended to get attention, express hesitancy, fill a pause, hide embarrassment, warn a friend, etc. | the use of uttered sounds for auditory communication |
hem (verb) | vocalization (verb) |
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utter `hem' or `ahem' | |
fold over and sew together to provide with a hem |