hemline

See also: hem-line

English

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hemline

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Alternative forms

• hem-line

Etymology

From hem +‎ line.

Pronunciation

• (General American) IPA^(key): /ˈhɛmˌlaɪn/

• Audio (US):

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Noun

hemline (plural hemlines)

1. The line formed by the bottom edge of a skirt, dress, or coat; hem.
2. The height of this line, measured from the floor.

   above-knee hemline

Coordinate terms

• neckline
• waistline

Derived terms

• hemlined
• hemline theory

Translations

line — see also hem

Bulgarian: подгъв m (podgǎv) Finnish: helmalinja French: ourlet (fr) m German: Saum (de) m Irish: fáithimlíne f Italian: orlo (it) Japanese: 裾 (ja) (suso)

height

Bulgarian: дължина на дреха f (dǎlžina na dreha) Finnish: helman korkeus German: Saumhöhe f, Rockhöhe f (skirt) Irish: fáithimlíne f Japanese: 裾の高さ (suso no takasa)

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French: (please verify) ourlet (fr)

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