hemlength
nounUK /ˈhɛm.lɛŋθ/
US /ˈhɛm.lɛŋθ/
The distance from the bottom edge of a piece of clothing to a certain point.
She checked the hemlength of her dress in the mirror.
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2. The measurement taken along the lower edge of a curtain or drape.
The tailor adjusted the hemlength of the curtains to fit the tall window.
3. The vertical drop of a coat or jacket from waist to bottom edge.
A shorter hemlength makes the jacket feel more casual.
4. The distance between the hem and the floor when a garment is worn.
The bride wanted a hemlength that just brushed the floor.