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  • noun Plural form of armhole.

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Examples

  • I cut armholes in the big one and a hole in the top, where the other box went.

    Regrettable Halloween Costumes 2009

  • Bruce Pask: I think Thom Browne created that aesthetic shift six or so years ago when he really changed the focus with the idea of higher armholes, higher waists, shorter jackets...

    Meredith Barnett: Expert Advice: How to Fix Your Man's Style Meredith Barnett 2011

  • Pay close attention to details: the fit of the jacket across your back and shoulders; the cut of the armholes; and how comfortable narrow pants feel when you sit and move around.

    Ask Teri Teri Agins 2011

  • Your white blouse should be a killer, with a tapered fit through the shoulders, high armholes and no pulling across the bustline.

    A White Shirt Goes Formal Teri Agins 2011

  • If you've been wearing pleated pants and fuller jackets, you need to re-educate your eye and your body to get the feel of high armholes and snug proportions.

    Ask Teri Teri Agins 2011

  • So ladies, accept no substitutes for the killer cut: high armholes, a tapered jacket and narrow pants.

    Some Ways to Make a Matched Pantsuit Look Hip, Not Frumpy Teri Agins 2011

  • A white shirt with overlarge armholes swung wide as she fought, revealing flashes of her small breasts, nipples erect from the thrill of combat.

    Crossed J.F. Lewis 2011

  • A white shirt with overlarge armholes swung wide as she fought, revealing flashes of her small breasts, nipples erect from the thrill of combat.

    Crossed J.F. Lewis 2011

  • So ladies, accept no substitutes for the killer cut: high armholes, a tapered jacket and narrow pants.

    Some Ways to Make a Matched Pantsuit Look Hip, Not Frumpy Teri Agins 2011

  • Or how about a puffer vest with deep armholes to wear over your pinstripes?

    Dressing in Layers, But Staying Stylish Teri Agins 2012

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