hairline

noun

hair·line | \ ˈher-ˈlīn

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

2 : hairbreadth

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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Examples of hairline in a Sentence

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

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The irregular dark shape that runs up the middle is Burchartz’s hairline. — William Meyers, WSJ, "‘Beyond Truth: Photography After the Shutter’ Review: The Ever-Evolving Image," 23 Feb. 2019 The models wore their hair pulled back into tight buns, and black lines painted on either side of their face, from their eyelids to their hairline—and the effect, well. — Jenny Hollander, Marie Claire, "Can Someone Tell Me What Is Happening In This Fashion Show From Hell?," 15 Jan. 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 Smooth out your hairstyle by using a little bit of castor oil along your hairline. — Caroline Picard, Good Housekeeping, "The 5 Best Benefits of Castor Oil Are Mostly for Your Hair and Skin," 15 Feb. 2019 Fake a flush Swirl an iridescent powder blush—like Nars Wanted Cheek Palette—over the apples of your cheeks and around your hairline with a fluffy blending brush. — Chloe Metzger, Marie Claire, "60-Second Glow Up: How to Get Dewy Skin and Messy Waves Fast," 17 July 2018 Sweep up some matte bronzer using a large, fluffy brush (to ensure even, natural application) and lightly dust it on the zones where the sun would naturally hit—your nose and cheekbones, as well as along the hairline. — Petra Guglielmetti, Woman's Day, "10 One-Minute Ways to Get Gorgeous," 1 Nov. 2010 Face-framing highlights are concentrated along your crown and hairline. — Woman's Day Staff, Woman's Day, "5 Tricky Beauty Techniques Made Easy," 12 Mar. 2012 Not to mention, that the hair around the hairline is particularly prone to damage. — Jessica Cruel, SELF, "5 Edge Control Mistakes That Are Hurting Your Baby Hairs," 6 July 2018

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