blue line
noun
: either of two blue lines that divide an ice hockey rink into three equal zones and that separate the offensive and defensive zones from the center-ice neutral zone
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Another turnover by the defensive blue line in the third led to a near-minute of consistent pressure from Nashville.
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Omar White, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Ryan McDonagh’s blue line shot was deflected home by Anthony Cirelli at 7:22 and the B’s hard their work cut out for them.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
And while the Panthers’ goal when acquiring Jones was to bolster Florida’s blue line, the Panthers’ second and third pairings had held their own over the first two-thirds of the season before Jones’ arrival.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The Gender Parity Gap is Closing In OECD countries (blue line) and the US (black line), the ranks of working-age people are declining as populations age.
—Rocio Wu, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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Omar White, The Athletic, 23 Mar. 2025
Ryan McDonagh’s blue line shot was deflected home by Anthony Cirelli at 7:22 and the B’s hard their work cut out for them.
—Steve Conroy, Boston Herald, 16 Mar. 2025
And while the Panthers’ goal when acquiring Jones was to bolster Florida’s blue line, the Panthers’ second and third pairings had held their own over the first two-thirds of the season before Jones’ arrival.
—Jordan McPherson, Miami Herald, 11 Mar. 2025
The Gender Parity Gap is Closing In OECD countries (blue line) and the US (black line), the ranks of working-age people are declining as populations age.
—Rocio Wu, Forbes, 7 Mar. 2025
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“Blue line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blue%20line. Accessed 1 Apr. 2025.
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