Armhole vs. Armscye — What's the Difference?

An opening in a garment for an arm.

In sewing, the armscye is the armhole, the fabric edge to which the sleeve is sewn. The length of the armscye is the total length of this edge; the width is the distance across the hole at the widest point.

A human armpit.

An opening in a garment for the attachment of a sleeve; an armhole.

Similar structures in other animals.

A hole for an arm in a piece of clothing.

The cavity under the shoulder; the armpit.

A hole for the arm in a garment.

A hole through which you put your arm and where a sleeve can be attached