armhole

[ ahrm-hohl ]
/ ˈɑrmˌhoʊl /

noun

an opening in a garment, for the arm.

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Origin of armhole

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

Words nearby armhole

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