hemline

See also: hem-line

English

Alternative forms

hem-line

Etymology

hem +‎ line

Pronunciation

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Noun

hemline (plural hemlines)

The line formed by the bottom edge of a skirt, dress, or coat; hem.
The height of this line, measured from the floor.
above-knee hemline

Coordinate terms

Derived terms

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)

Anagrams

helimen

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