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Bottom opening
Domain:  Fashion measurement
Subdomain (1st level):  Garment measurements
Subdomain (2nd level):  Top/bodice measurements
Grammatical category:  Noun phrase
Grammar notes:  Uncountable
Definition:  [Bottom band opening] Measure along edge of bottom band
Definition source:  Hanes 04
Context:  Black wool knit long sleeve dress, has folded orange cuffs and collar, orange piping trim down front and on faux pocket trim, has 7 orange plastic half dome buttons down front, cuffs have 3 buttons each, slightly puffy shoulders, no makers label, lightly used but in great condition, dress measures 21 1/4 inches sleeves, 13 inches shoulders, 34 inches bust, 28 inches waist, 34 inches hips, 32 inches bottom opening (64 inches around), and 38 1/2 inches length from back base of collar to bottom hem
Context source:  Vintage Pimp: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/vintagepimp1/vi60modwodr1.html 2004
Attestation:  3
Contains:  Bottom, opening
Synonyms:  Bottom band width, bottom width, sweep
It:  Apertura orlo
Degree of reliability:  10
Image source:  Hanes - Measuring garments: http://www.hanesbullseye.com/measuring_garments.asp 2004