Hemmer (plural Hemmers)
A surname.
• According to the 2010 United States Census, Hemmer is the 12215th most common surname in the United States, belonging to 2549 individuals. Hemmer is most common among White (95.29%) individuals.
hemmer (plural hemmers)
One who, or that which, hems.
A device, attached to a sewing machine, that turns over the edge of a fabric before stitching it down.
A tool for turning over the edge of sheet metal to make a hem.
Source: Wiktionary
Hem"mer, n.
Definition: 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.
Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition
27 January 2025
(adjective) capable of being split or cleft or divided in the direction of the grain; “fissile crystals”; “fissile wood”
Contrary to popular belief, coffee beans are not technically beans. They are referred to as such because of their resemblance to legumes. A coffee bean is a seed of the Coffea plant and the source for coffee. It is the pit inside the red or purple fruit, often referred to as a cherry. Just like ordinary cherries, the coffee fruit is also a so-called stone fruit.
