armhole

UK
/ˈɑːm.həʊl/
US
/ˈɑrm.hoʊl/

Translations

armholenoun
armholes
pl
UK
/ˈɑːm.həʊl/
US
/ˈɑrm.hoʊl/
She adjusted the armhole of her dress to ensure a comfortable fit.
Elle a ajusté l’emmanchure de sa robe pour assurer un bon maintien.
The armholes needed to be widened for more comfort.
Les emmanchures devaient être élargies pour plus de confort.
Synonyms
sleeve opening
arm opening
arm socket
armholeadjective
UK
/ˈɑːm.həʊl/
US
/ˈɑrm.hoʊl/
Used attributively before another noun, e.g. 'armhole depth', to denote relation to an armhole
d’emmanchureTerme de couture.
She adjusted the armhole depth for a better sleeve fit.
Elle a ajusté la profondeur d’emmanchure pour que la manche tombe mieux.
Synonyms
arm opening
sleeve opening

Definitions

armholenoun
An opening in a garment through which the arm passes, typically found in shirts, dresses, or jackets.
She adjusted the armhole of her dress to ensure a comfortable fit.
The section or shape of fabric that borders the opening for the arm in a garment.
The armhole needed to be reshaped to improve the fit.
armholeadjective
Relating to or associated with an armhole in a garment; used before another noun.
She adjusted the armhole depth for a better sleeve fit.