hemline

See also: hem-line

English

Alternative forms

• hem-line

Etymology

From hem +‎ line.

Pronunciation

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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

• 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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