armhole

[ ahrm-hohl ]

/ ˈɑrmˌhoʊl /

noun

an opening in a garment, for the arm.

Nearby words

armeria, armes parlantes, armet, armful, armguard, armhole, armidale, armiger, armigerous, armill, armilla

Origin of armhole

1275–1325; Middle English arm-hol armpit. See arm¹, hole

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Examples from the Web for armhole

His coat blew open, disclosing something shining through an armhole of his vest.
The Outdoor Girls at Ocean View|Laura Lee Hope
The seam at the skirt, the armhole, sleeve, and collar are the shorter ones.
Ethnology of the Ungava District, Hudson Bay Territory|Lucien Turner
Each girl will need two lengths for the skirt part of the apron, measuring from the armhole at chest, to the desired length.
Clothing and Health|Helen Kinne
Continue knitting in extra or lesser length to underarm, for armhole and for sleeves.
Beehive for Bairns, Vol. 2|Various

Work even at armhole edge, and do not work in last st of every row at neck edge, until you have 20 sts.
Juvenile Styles, Volume 4|Mary Hoyer

British Dictionary definitions for armhole

armhole

/ (ˈɑːmˌhəʊl) /

noun

the opening in an article of clothing through which the arm passes and to which a sleeve is often fitted

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