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10 Language-to-English DictionariesInseam
/ˈɪn.siːm/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
The seam running from the crotch to the bottom of the ankle on a pair of trousers or pants.
"He measured his inseam to ensure the new trousers would fit perfectly." - 2
The measurement of this length, often used as a sizing dimension for pants and jeans.
"These jeans are available in a 32-inch waist and a 30-inch inseam."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term is a compound of the preposition 'in' and the noun 'seam', dating back to the late 19th century in the context of tailoring and garment construction. It describes the specific structural seam running down the inside of each pant leg from the crotch to the bottom hem.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Inseam" is said worldwide
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entrejambe
Transliteration: /ɑ̃.tʁə.ʒɑ̃b/
"La longueur de l'entrejambe de ce pantalon est de trente pouces."
Schrittlänge
Transliteration: /ˈʃʁɪtˌlɛŋə/
"Die Schrittlänge dieser Hose beträgt achtzig Zentimeter."
cucitura interna
Transliteration: /kuˈtʃi.tu.ra inˈtɛr.na/
"Devi misurare la cucitura interna per trovare la taglia giusta."
tiro
Transliteration: /ˈti.ɾo/
"El tiro de estos pantalones es demasiado corto para mí."
entrepernas
Transliteration: /ẽ.tɾeˈpɛɾ.nɐs/
"O comprimento do entrepernas destas calças é ideal."
पैंट की अंदरूनी सिलाई
Transliteration: paint ki andaruni silai
"खरीदने से पहले पैंट की अंदरूनी सिलाई अवश्य मापें।"
裤长
Transliteration: kùcháng
"这条裤子的裤长刚好合适。"
인심
Transliteration: insim
"바지의 인심 길이를 재어보세요."
股下
Transliteration: matashita
"このズボンの股下を測ってください。"
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