turnup
Definition
Noun: 1. A turned-back hem: A part of a sleeve or trouser leg that is folded back on itself, typically to adjust length or as a style detail.
Usage
- This word is used to describe the folded cuff at the bottom of a garment's sleeve or leg.
- It is a specific term in clothing and tailoring.
Examples
- Noun:
- The turnup on his jeans was frayed from dragging on the ground.
- She adjusted the turnup on her sleeve to make it neater.
Advanced Usage
- "To have a good turnup": (British English, informal/dated) Can refer to having a good attendance or turnout at an event, though this is a different sense related to the phrasal verb "turn up." The primary meaning remains the part of the garment.
Variants and Related Words
- Cuff (noun): A more common synonym for the turned-back hem on a sleeve or trouser leg.
- Turn up (phrasal verb): To arrive or appear. (Note: This is the verb form and is distinct from the noun "turnup").
Synonyms
- Cuff
- Hem (specifically a folded-back hem)
Notes
- "Turnup" as a noun for a garment's cuff is more common in British English. In American English, "cuff" is the standard term.
- The spelling can be either "turnup" or "turn-up."
Noun
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the lap consisting of a turned-back hem encircling the end of the sleeve or leg
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