Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

hong kong finish

/ˈhɒŋ ˈkɒŋ ˈfɪnɪʃ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.13 in modern English

Syllables: hong kong fin-ish
IPA: /ˈhɒŋ ˈkɒŋ ˈfɪnɪʃ/

29

Scrabble Score

14

Letters

2

Syllables

8

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A technique for finishing a seam where the raw edges of the fabric are bound with another fabric, usually with bias tape or silk; a bound seam.

Example Sentences

"The Hong Kong finish is among the most impressive used in couture sewing for both hems and seams."
"A Hong Kong seam is best used on a stable fabric."
"If the garment is not lined, use the elegant Hong Kong finish to complete the edges of any exposed facings."

Etymology

Uncertain, from Hong Kong + finish.

Inflected Forms

Hong Kong finishes (plural) Hong Kong seam (alternative)

Questions

How do you pronounce hong kong finish?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˈhɒŋ ˈkɒŋ ˈfɪnɪʃ/.
What does hong kong finish mean?: A technique for finishing a seam where the raw edges of the fabric are bound with another fabric, usually with bias tape or silk; a bound seam.
Where does hong kong finish come from?: Uncertain, from Hong Kong + finish.

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