What does arm hole mean?
Arm hole means (anatomy, now rare Midlands dialect) A human armpit..
Arm hole
/ˈɑɹmˌhoʊl/ · noun
Meaning
(anatomy, now rare Midlands dialect) A human armpit..
Definitions by Sense
- (anatomy, now rare Midlands dialect) A human armpit.
- (anatomy, rare and obsolete) Similar structures in other animals.
- (fashion) A hole for an arm in a piece of clothing.
Example Sentences
Put these ragges and cloutes vnder thine arme holes.
An aposteme gendred in þe purgynge places, þat is to say, of þe brayne vnder þe eres, of þe herte vnder þe arme holes, of þe lyuer in the schares.
Armhole is a variant on armpit in the west and east Midlands.
He... violently pull'd off her Riding-Hood, and tore it at the Arm Holes in pulling it off.
Synonyms for arm hole
Antonyms for arm hole
Related Words
Word Forms
- armholes
- arm hole
- arm-hole
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for arm hole?
Common synonyms include armpit, axilla, oxter, underarm.
What is the opposite of arm hole?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use arm hole in a sentence?
Put these ragges and cloutes vnder thine arme holes.
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