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EnglishTHE SCHOLAR'S LEXICON

armhole

/ahrm-hohl/US // ˈɑrmˌhoʊl //UK // (ˈɑːmˌhəʊl) //

臂孔,臂洞,臂眼,臂环

Definitions

n.名词 noun
  1. 1
    • : an opening in a garment, under the shoulder, through which the hand, and then the arm, passes.

Examples

  • The Vella fits the bill, with wide armholes that don’t dig in, cross straps in the back that don’t tangle, and just-right coverage in the front.

  • To shape armhole: Keeping continuity of pattern, at armhole edge inc. 1.

  • Continue even in Stocking st. until armhole from first shaping measures 2¾ ins.

  • Continue even in ribbing until armhole from first shaping measures 3¾ ins.

  • Continue even in Stocking st. until armhole measures 8½ ins.

  • Continue even in pattern until armhole measures same as Front.

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