hem·line

(hĕm′līn′)

1. The bottom edge of a garment, such as a skirt, dress, or coat.

2. The height of the edge of such a garment, measured from the floor.

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hemline

(ˈhɛmˌlaɪn)

1. (Clothing & Fashion) the level to which the hem of a skirt or dress hangs; hem: knee-length hemlines.

2. (Knitting & Sewing) the level to which the hem of a skirt or dress hangs; hem: knee-length hemlines.

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hem•line

(ˈhɛmˌlaɪn)

n.

the bottom edge of a coat, skirt, etc., esp. as expressed in inches from the floor.

[1920–25]

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

Noun

hemline - the line formed by the lower edge of a skirt or coat

coat - an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

dress, frock - a one-piece garment for a woman; has skirt and bodice

skirt - a garment hanging from the waist; worn mainly by girls and women

line - a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent

Translations

orlo di gonna

hemline

[ˈhemlaɪn] N (Sew) → bajo m (del vestido)

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hemline

[ˈhɛmlaɪn] n [dress, skirt] → ourlet m

hemline

n → Saum m; hemlines are lower this year → der Rocksaum ist dieses Jahr etwas tiefer gerutscht

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