white line1
/ˈwʌɪt ˈlʌɪn/noun
1 Anatomy. A thickened whitish band in the pelvic fascia, specifically that of the fascia covering the superior surfaces of the levator ani muscles.
2 Printing. A blank line left between two lines of type, or at the head or foot of a page. Now rare.
3 Engraving. An engraved line which prints white on a dark ground; the process or method of using such lines.
- The process involves rolling ink over the flat surface of an engraved surface so that the lines made by the engraver are left without ink..
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
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.
white-line2
/ˌwʌɪtˈlʌɪn/verb
[with object] To mark with white lines.
Origin
Early 20th century; earliest use found in Blackwood's Magazine. From white line.