hemmer

noun
Middle School
1

One who, or that which, hems.

2

A device, attached to a sewing machine, that turns over the edge of a fabric before stitching it down.

3

A tool for turning over the edge of sheet metal to make a hem.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing