hair space
The term "hair space" is commonly used in typography and engineering to denote extremely narrow gaps or spaces.
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Definition
C1Typography
(technical)A very thin space used to create minimal separation between characters or elements in text.
Example
- The designer added a hair space between the quotation mark and the letter to improve readability.
C1Printing
(technical)The thinnest metal space used in typesetting to separate words, symbols, or letters.
Example
- In traditional printing, a hair space was inserted to ensure proper spacing between punctuation marks.
C2Engineering
(technical)A very small gap or clearance between two parts, often measured in thousandths of an inch.
Example
- The engineer ensured there was a hair space between the components to allow for thermal expansion.
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