English Explanatory Dictionary

hairline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The line along one's forehead where hair starts growing.
  2. A very thin line in writing, drawing, or typography.
  3. A very thin fissure.
  4. A fishing line made from hair.

Pronunciation

/ˈhɛɹˌlaɪn/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Qwertygiy-hairline.wav

Word forms

hairline hairlines

Etymology

From hair + line.

Derived words

hairlined hairlining
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