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hairline

/ˈheɪraɪnaɪn/ noun · British & US
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What does hairline mean?

noun

A fine line or crack in a surface, especially one that is barely visible. A fine line or edge, especially one that is sharp and well-defined.

Example

"The hairline crack in the mirror was almost invisible."

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