hemline
nounUS /ˈhɛmˌlaɪn/
Etymology From hem + line.
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
- Derived terms
- hemlined, hemline theory
noun — 2 senses
US /ˈhɛmˌlaɪn/
Etymology From hem + line.
The line formed by the bottom edge of a skirt, dress, or coat; hem.
The height of this line, measured from the floor.
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