hairline

• Nom désignant la limite naturelle ou le bord où les cheveux poussent sur le crâne, ou encore une ligne extrêmement fine ou une fissure capillaire.

A noun referring to the natural margin or edge where hair grows on the head, or a very thin line or crack.

1. Very thin lineB2formal

   An extremely narrow line or crack, often used in reference to fractures or fine details.

   Ligne très fine

   • The doctor detected a hairline fracture in his wrist.
   • There was a hairline crack in the ceramic vase.
   • The artist used a hairline brush for the delicate details.

   Synonymescrackfissurelinestreakthread

2. Edge of hair growthB1formal

   The natural border where hair grows on the forehead or scalp.

   ligne de naissance des cheveux

   • His hairline has been receding over the past few years.
   • She has a naturally high hairline.
   • The barber carefully trimmed along his hairline.