单词 | white line |
释义 | 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.
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. OriginLate 16th century (in an earlier sense). From white + line. white-line2/ˌwʌɪtˈlʌɪn/verb [with object] To mark with white lines. OriginEarly 20th century; earliest use found in Blackwood's Magazine. From white line. |
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