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armhole

arm·hole
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ahrm-hohl]
    • /ˈɑrmˌhoʊl/
    • /ˈɑːm.həʊl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ahrm-hohl]
    • /ˈɑrmˌhoʊl/

Definitions of armhole word

  • countable noun armhole The armholes of something such as a shirt or dress are the openings through which you put your arms, or the places where the sleeves are attached. 3
  • noun armhole the opening in an article of clothing through which the arm passes and to which a sleeve is often fitted 3
  • noun armhole an opening for the arm in a garment 3
  • noun armhole an opening in a garment, for the arm. 1
  • noun armhole Each of two openings in a garment through which the wearer puts their arms. 1
  • noun armhole opening in a sleeve 1

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Origin of armhole

First appearance:

before 1275
One of the 13% oldest English words
1275-1325; Middle English arm-hol armpit. See arm1, hole

Historical Comparancy

Parts of speech for Armhole

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

armhole popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 74% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

armhole usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for armhole

noun armhole

  • opening — an open or clear space.
  • slit — to cut apart or open along a line; make a long cut, fissure, or opening in.
  • hole — an opening through something; gap; aperture: a hole in the roof; a hole in my sock.

Top questions with armhole

  • how to cut an armhole?
  • how to cut armhole?
  • how to sew armhole facing?

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