hemmer

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hemmer - Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 :

  Hemmer \Hem"mer\, n.
     One who, or that which, hems with a needle. Specifically:
     (a) An attachment to a sewing machine, for turning under the
         edge of a piece of fabric, preparatory to stitching it
         down.
     (b) A tool for turning over the edge of sheet metal to make a
         hem.
         [1913 Webster]