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Meaning of "hemline" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF HEMLINE

hemline  [ˈhɛmˌlaɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HEMLINE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Hemline is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HEMLINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

hemline

Hemline

The hemline is the line formed by the lower edge of a garment, such as a skirt, dress or coat, measured from the floor. The hemline is perhaps the most variable style line in fashion, changing shape and ranging in height from hip-high to floor-length. What is a fashionable style and height of hemline has varied considerably throughout the years, and has also depended on a number of factors such as the age of the wearer, the occasion for which the garment is worn and the choice of the individual.

Definition of hemline in the English dictionary

The definition of hemline in the dictionary is the level to which the hem of a skirt or dress hangs; hem.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HEMLINE


airline
ˈɛəˌlaɪn
alkaline
ˈælkəˌlaɪn
baseline
ˈbeɪsˌlaɪn
Caroline
ˈkærəˌlaɪn
dateline
ˈdeɪtˌlaɪn
deadline
ˈdɛdˌlaɪn
guideline
ˈɡaɪdˌlaɪn
gumline
ˈɡʌmˌlaɪn
headline
ˈhɛdˌlaɪn
hotline
ˈhɒtˌlaɪn
neckline
ˈnɛkˌlaɪn
offline
ˈɒfˌlaɪn
online
ˈɒnˌlaɪn
outline
ˈaʊtˌlaɪn
pipeline
ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn
skyline
ˈskaɪˌlaɪn
slimline
ˈslɪmˌlaɪn
streamline
ˈstriːmˌlaɪn
timeline
ˈtaɪmˌlaɪn
tramline
ˈtræmˌlaɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HEMLINE

hemistich
hemistichal
hemiterpene
hemitropal
hemitrope
hemitropic
hemitropism
hemitropous
hemitropy
hemizygous
hemlock
hemlock spruce
hemmed
hemmer
hemming
hemochromatosis
hemochrome
hemocoel
hemocyanin
hemocyte

WORDS THAT END LIKE HEMLINE

A-line
adrenaline
aline
bottom line
decline
discipline
Dunfermline
gasoline
hold the line
in-line
landline
lay on the line
line
masculine
on line
Pauline
saline
storyline
tag line
underline

Synonyms and antonyms of hemline in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «hemline» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HEMLINE

Find out the translation of hemline to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of hemline from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «hemline» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

底边
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

dobladillo
570 millions of speakers

English

hemline
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

hemline
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

array(هملين)
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

подол
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

hemline
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

hemline
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ourlet
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Hemline
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Saum
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ヘムライン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

헴 라인
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Hemline
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

hemline
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

hemline
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

हेमलाइन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

etek boyu
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

orlo
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

hemline
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

подол
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Hemline
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ποδόγυρο
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

hemline
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

hemline
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

hemline
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of hemline

TRENDS

TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HEMLINE»

The term «hemline» is quite widely used and occupies the 40.498 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HEMLINE» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «hemline» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «hemline» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about hemline

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HEMLINE»

Discover the use of hemline in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to hemline and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Couture Sewing Techniques
is straight or full, the goal is to create the illusion that the hemline is parallel to the floor. To create this impression, many designers finish the skirt 1⁄2 in. longer at center back than at center front to account for the contours of the body. 1.
Claire B. Shaeffer, 2011
2
The Wall Street Waltz: 90 Visual Perspectives, Illustrated ...
Bear. Markets. versus. Bare. Knees. The Hemline Indicator, 1897—1986 ___ 2000 1500__ THE I'IEIL'E INHIBIT“. Do you get a leg up on others by focusing on interest rates or by keeping your interest on rating girls' legs? Well, Wall Street may ...
Kenneth L. Fisher, 2008
3
Vintage Design Workshop: Knitting Techniques for Modern Style
Not every hemline has to end in a ribbed welt; in fact there are times when a well- turned hemline is infinitely more practical. If you're giving your garment some shape at the waist by decreasing and increasing at the edges, or if you're using a  ...
Geraldine Warner, 2012
4
Easy Guide to Sewing Tops and T-Shirts, Skirts, and Pants
Waist Knee line Hemline Full-Hip Increase/Decrease of 2 in. or More Control pattern movement. Full-hip increase/decrease li your adjustment is a total of 2 in. or less, follow these steps (see the drawing at right): 1. At your marked hill-hip level, ...
Lynn MacIntyre, Marcy Tilton, 2009
5
Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and ...
Using a small zigzag stitch, machine stitch the lace in place through both the fashion fabric and the underlining, taking care not to distort any of the layers. Be sure the lace doesn't shift away from the hemline. l1 you prefer, you can stitch the  ...
Susan Khalje, 1997
6
Journal of the Proceedings of the City Council
M. Hemline to construct a switch track at Bloomingdale and Rockwell streets, submitted areport recommending the passage ot' the ordinance. Aid. Goldzier moved that the report be deferred and published. The motion prevailed. The following ...
Chicago (Ill.). City Council, 1892
7
Sew Any Fabric: A Quick Reference to Fabrics from A to Z
Mark the hemline. Fold and baste 1⁄4" (6cm) from the foldline; press. Measure and mark the hem width. Finish the edge of the hem allowance. Baste hem in place; hem permanently by hand. 6. Wrong side up, press, allowing the iron to extend ...
Claire Shaeffer, 2003
8
Outlook Business
The. Rise. And. Fall. Of. The. Hemline. Adi. takes. a. whimsical. look. at. an. economic. theory. that. correlates. hemlines. with. economic. growth. AS. PRIYA, MY WIFE, rushed about the house readying herself for office, she was oblivious to my ...
9
Shoes in the Freezer, Beer in the Flower Bed: And Other ...
SEWING A HEM • Measuring and Marking the Hem: If you use a ruler to measure the number of inches to turn up a hem, or a yardstick to mark the inches from the floor to the hemline, put a rubber band around that exact line on the ruler or ...
Joan Wilen, 1997
10
The Complete Book of Sewing Shortcuts
138a) If the hemline is shaped, press and shape a bias strip or cut a shaped interfacing. Fig. 138a Glue the strips to the garment sections. If the sections are wide, hand baste the interfacing to the section on the hemline using a very long stitch.
Claire B. Shaeffer, 1981

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HEMLINE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term hemline is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Goldie Hawn, 69, slips her slim figure into skinny jeans and crop top …
... First Wives Club star flattered her toned arms as she teamed her distressed denim with a low-cut black vest with an unusual tapered hemline. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
2
Be afraid: men's shorts are getting shorter - Telegraph
In Paris, Acne opted for a 'thigh-catching' orange variety of short-short, while in Milan, the bar (and the hemline) was raised further. Prada opted ... «Telegraph.co.uk, Jul 15»
3
Gabrielle Union sports 6 different outfits while attending New York …
... stunned at the Todd Snyder show in an elegant black-and-cream dress that featured a low-cut neckline and an elegant lace hemline. «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
4
Taylor Swift's Ladylike Lace Dress: SHOP It For $128 - Hollywood Life
The frock featured a thigh-grazing hemline which put her long legs on full display while the elbow-length sleeves make it a great transitional ... «Hollywood Life, Jul 15»
5
Wiggle into a classic dress (From Lancashire Telegraph)
A wiggle dress is an exaggerated form-fitting pencil dress with a hemline that tapers from the hips to the hemline, which can fall to the knee or ... «Lancashire Telegraph, Jul 15»
6
Faugot — Kolwe - The Daily Iberian: Weddings
The scalloped hemline flowed into a cathedral train with lace insertions. For her headpiece, the bride wore a cathedral veil with a blusher. «The Daily Iberian, Jul 15»
7
Sudanese Women Face Lashing For Their Church Outfits …
“Sudan must drop the charges and release these women immediately,” she demanded. “A hemline is not a crime.” The women will appear in court at separate ... «Carbonated.tv, Jul 15»
8
Jennifer Lawrence Comic-Con Appearance Stuns As Hot 'Hunger …
That evening, Jennifer became a quick-change artist in a tightly clinging pure white mini that had a sky-high hemline, accentuated with metal ... «The Inquisitr, Jul 15»
9
Taylor Swift looks ethereal in cutesy lace dress and head garland …
The singer who is famed for her collection of fancy frocks outdid herself in this dusky pink number which featured an itsy bitsy hemline, ... «Reveal, Jul 15»
10
Here's proof that men are finally embracing short-shorts - Business …
If you're a guy looking to get into the shorter shorts game, you don't have to dive right into Chubbies — a five-inch hemline is a bit short, even ... «Business Insider, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Hemline [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/hemline>. Apr 2024 ».
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