knee-length
Britishadjective
Example Sentences
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He wore a traditional knee-length shirt called a kurta and slippers that dramatically curl at the toes.
Many men wear the traditional knee-length kurtas for special occasions while flowing saris remain the most popular for women.
From Barron's
After spotting the moss green, knee-length frock with matching bolero jacket in the window of her local J.J.
The former flight attendant arrived at Negombo Magistrate's Court on Friday wearing a white knee-length dress, her long hair parted to the side.
From BBC
Mayers, appearing in a knee-length leather trench coat and a black surgical mask, seemed calm as he moved through the courthouse, stopping to thank a passerby for complimenting his jacket.
From Los Angeles Times
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