Hem In (Verb)
Meaning 1
Surround in a restrictive manner; "The building was hemmed in by flowers".
Classification
Verbs of touching, hitting, tying, digging.
Examples
- The dense forest hemmed in the village, making it difficult to access from the outside.
- The old stone walls hemmed in the town, providing protection but limiting its growth.
- The tightly packed cars on the road hemmed in the truck, forcing it to come to a stop.
- The surrounding hills hemmed in the lake, creating a serene and peaceful atmosphere.
- The closely planted hedges hemmed in the garden path, creating a sense of intimacy and seclusion.