hairline
word
Definition
The edge where someone's hair starts on their forehead or around their face. 'Hairline' can also mean a very thin crack in something, like a bone or piece of glass.
Usage & Nuances
Used in medical, beauty, and casual contexts. 'Receding hairline' means hair is moving back. 'Hairline fracture' is a medical term for a thin crack, not a break. The primary meaning is about hair, but the 'thin crack' sense is fairly common in technical talk.
Example Sentences
His hairline is straight across his forehead.
basic
She is worried about her receding hairline.
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The X-ray showed a hairline fracture in his arm.
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I'm starting to notice my hairline moving back a little.
natural
She got a few baby hairs growing along her hairline.
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There was just a hairline crack in the glass, but it kept spreading.
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