hairline

1 a very thin line

2 the natural margin formed by hair on the head

English

Pronunciation

(US) IPA: /ˈhɛrˌlaɪn/

Noun

1. the line along one's forehead where hair starts growing.

   It's just a receding hairline -- it's not like you're going bald.

2. the thinnest line that can be drawn using some graphics software

Adjective

hairline

1. very thin, as thin as a hair

   There was a hairline crack in the airplane's wing.

In human anatomy, the forehead or brow is the bony part of the head above the eyes.

Cultural Aspects

A popular stereotype is that having a large forehead signifies a high level of intelligence. Certain hairstyles, such as fringe or bangs hide a portion of the forehead.

Pronunciation

Historically, the word has rhymed with "horrid" RP: [ˈfɒɹɪd], GenAm: [ˈfɔɹɪd], but the spelling pronunciation RP: [ˈfɔːhɛd], GenAm: [ˈfɔɹhɛd] has become more common in recent years.

Other Uses

The name 'Forehead' is also a popular nickname for fictional character Cassie Turner, played by Sharni Vinson, in the Australian soap opera Home and Away.

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