hairline

English

/ˈhɛɹˌlaɪn/

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

Etymology

Compound from English hair + English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group).

Origin

English

line

Gloss

figure, stated positions of a political religious group

Kanji

姿

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