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Definition of white line in English: white linenoun ˈwʌɪt ˈlʌɪn 1Anatomy. A thickened whitish band in the pelvic fascia, specifically that of the fascia covering the superior surfaces of the levator ani muscles. 2Printing. A blank line left between two lines of type, or at the head or foot of a page. Now rare. 3Engraving. An engraved line which prints white on a dark ground; the process or method of using such lines. 4Chiefly Nautical. A fine undyed or untarred cord or rope. 5A narrow white strip painted on a road surface as a guide for motorists; especially one that separates adjacent traffic lanes.
adjective ˈwʌɪt ˈlʌɪn Entomology. Forming names of moths which have a linear white marking on the forewing; especially in "white-line dart"noun (also "white-line dart moth") a Eurasian noctuid moth, Euxoa tritici.
Origin Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From white + line. Definition of white line in US English: white linenounˈwʌɪt ˈlʌɪn 1Anatomy. A thickened whitish band in the pelvic fascia, specifically that of the fascia covering the superior surfaces of the levator ani muscles. 2Printing. A blank line left between two lines of type, or at the head or foot of a page. Now rare. 3Engraving. An engraved line which prints white on a dark ground; the process or method of using such lines. 4Chiefly Nautical. A fine undyed or untarred cord or rope. 5A narrow white strip painted on a road surface as a guide for motorists; especially one that separates adjacent traffic lanes.
adjectiveˈwʌɪt ˈlʌɪn Entomology. Forming names of moths which have a linear white marking on the forewing; especially in "white-line dart"noun (also "white-line dart moth") a Eurasian noctuid moth, Euxoa tritici.
Origin Late 16th century (in an earlier sense). From white + line. |