hair stroke

noun

1. a fine line in writing or printing.

hair stroke

noun

1. a very fine line in a written character

Word History and Origins

Origin of hair stroke¹

First recorded in 1625–35

Example Sentences

“The tool makes scratches the size of paper cuts that look like hair strokes,” said Piret Aava, owner of Eyebrow Doctor, a company that specializes in eyebrow and eyeliner tattoos.

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I nib my pen and impart to it a fine hair stroke in order that I may give the more delicate touch which can alone show forth the character of this distinguished gentleman.

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He felt her hair stroke his lips, as she turned her head.

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Condensed or compressed letters are condemned, as are long serifs and hair strokes.

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