white line

noun

: a band or edge of something white
especially : a stripe painted on a road and used to guide traffic

Examples of white line in a Sentence

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The zones colored in darker red indicate a faster downslope movement; the arrows represent the direction of horizontal motion; the white lines show the boundaries of the active landslide area as defined by the California Geological Survey in 2007. Kristan Hawkins, Newsweek, 7 Feb. 2025 The white line on the lower half shows its 14-day RSI. Fred Imbert, CNBC, 4 Feb. 2025 Enforcement relies on technology involving cameras and road sensors that determine whether drivers cross the solid white line to enter or leave the express lanes. Bruce Finley, The Denver Post, 31 Dec. 2024 To many of his fans around the world, humility is what defines Messi off the pitch, but the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner is a completely different person between the white lines. Felipe Cardenas, The Athletic, 26 Feb. 2025 See All Example Sentences for white line

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of white line was in the 15th century

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“White line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/white%20line. Accessed 18 Mar. 2025.

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