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Hairline
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hairlyn
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Simple meaning
What does Hairline mean?
Hairline means a hair edge or a very thin line.
Dictionary definition
Hairline can mean the edge where hair grows on the forehead, or very thin and narrow.
Example sentences
Hairline in a sentence
easy
The artist drew a careful hairline around the character's face.
medium
A hairline crack appeared in the cup, so we handled it gently.
hard
In descriptions, hairline can refer to hair placement or to something extremely thin.
Synonyms
Words like Hairline
Antonyms
Opposite words
thick lineA line that is wide.
wide markA mark with broad size.
broad edgeAn edge that is not narrow.
Word family
Hairline word family
Base word
hairline
noun
hairlines
More than one hair edge or thin line.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does hairline mean?
Hairline can describe the edge of hair or a very thin mark.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hairline?
A hairline mark is very narrow, like a fine line.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hairline correctly?
Hairline fits a sentence about a very thin crack.
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