HEMLINE

Pronunciation (US): (GB):

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)