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HEMLINE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does hemline mean?
• HEMLINE (noun)
The noun HEMLINE has 1 sense:
1. the line formed by the lower edge of a skirt or coat
Familiarity information: HEMLINE used as a noun is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
The line formed by the lower edge of a skirt or coat
Classified under:
Nouns denoting spatial position
Hypernyms ("hemline" is a kind of...):
line (a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent)
Holonyms ("hemline" is a part of...):
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)
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