CEFR B1

pin-line

noun

Meaning

A line or mark made on fabric using pins to indicate where a seam or fold should be made.

Examples

The pattern instructed me to pin-line the edge of the sleeve before sewing.
She used a pin-line to mark the hem of the pants.

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pin-line (B1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈpɪnlaɪn/

Definition

A line or mark made on fabric using pins to indicate where a seam or fold should be made.

Examples

The pattern instructed me to pin-line the edge of the sleeve before sewing.
She used a pin-line to mark the hem of the pants.

How to Use pin-line

pin-line the edge (collocation): to mark the edge of a piece of fabric with pins — "Pin-line the edge of the sleeve before sewing."
follow the pin-line (idiom): to sew along a marked line — "Follow the pin-line to ensure a straight seam."

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