hairline

noun
hair·​line | \ ˈher-ˈlīn How to pronounce hairline (audio) \

Definition of hairline

1 : a very slender line: such as
a : a tiny line or crack on a surface a hairline bone fracture
b : a fine line connecting thicker strokes in a printed letter
3a : a textile design consisting of lengthwise or crosswise lines usually one thread wide
b : a fabric with such a design
4a : the outline of scalp hair especially on the forehead
b : the way the hair frames the face

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Other Words from hairline

hairline adjective

Examples of hairline in a Sentence

The plate had a hairline running across it. He has a receding hairline.

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Eight home run-less games after parrot Edwin appeared, Encarnacion was hit by a pitch on Aug. 3 and suffered a hairline fracture in his right wrist. James Wagner, New York Times, "Gio Urshela and the Yankees’ M.V.P. (Most Valuable Parrot)," 15 Aug. 2019 Standing shy of her reported 6 feet, Waller-Bridge sports a tousled bob of brown curls and is easily distinguished by the birthmark engaged in an ongoing flirtation with her hairline. Michael O'connell, The Hollywood Reporter, "From 'Fleabag' to James Bond and Beyond: Phoebe Waller-Bridge on Death and Her Secret New Movie," 14 Aug. 2019 Ravens backup quarterback Robert Griffin III suffered a hairline fracture in his thumb during practice on Saturday, according to ESPN's Adam Schefter. Jenna West, SI.com, "Report: Ravens' Robert Griffin III Fractures Thumb, Expected to Miss 4-8 Weeks," 27 July 2019 The star’s head has gone white over the past 10 years, though his hairline has held valiantly. Washington Post, "The blockbuster Mueller hearings that weren’t," 25 July 2019 Men are now feeling dissatisfied not only with their muscles, but also their hairline, wrinkles, and body fat—and a heavy cultural and commercial promotion of unrealistic appearance standards is to blame. Glen Jankowski, Quartzy, "An epidemic of body shaming is taking its toll on men’s mental health," 11 July 2019 In January 2018 Cauley-Stein showed up for a game with 3 P’s tattooed on the left side of his forehead just below his hairline. Gary Peterson, The Mercury News, "5 things to know about new Warrior Willie Cauley-Stein, including the 3 P’s on his forehead," 3 July 2019 After getting only a minimal amount of clay in his hairline and snapping a few selfies, Noah appears to understand the power of a good DIY spa treatment. Andrea Park, Teen Vogue, "Noah Centineo Tried Braiding a Fan’s Hair and Used Multiple Face Masks," 21 Sep. 2018 Goalkeeper Manuel Neuer played the entire game for the defending World Cup champion Germans in his first match since suffering a hairline fracture in his left foot in September . . . BostonGlobe.com, "Ireland tops United States men’s soccer on late goal," 2 June 2018

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First Known Use of hairline

1846, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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hairline

noun

English Language Learners Definition of hairline

: a thin line or crack
: the line where your hair starts on your forehead

hairline

noun
hair·​line | \ -ˈlīn How to pronounce hairline (audio) \

Medical Definition of hairline

: the outline of scalp hair especially on the forehead

Other Words from hairline

hairline adjective

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