blueline

American  

[bloo-lahyn] / ˈbluˌlaɪn /

noun

Printing.

1. a print made on light-sensitive paper and used as a proof for checking the position of stripped-up negatives or positives and copy prior to platemaking.

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Etymology

Origin of blueline

blue + line ¹

Example Sentences

The Ducks bolstered their blueline Thursday night in anticipation of ending their long playoff drought, acquiring veteran defenseman John Carlson in a trade with the Washington Capitals.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 6, 2026

After a faceoff, Edmonton’s Mattias Ekholm jumped on a lazy backhand pass from Doughty near the Kings’ blueline, then fed Hyman alone in the slot.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 27, 2024

Schneider extended the lead to 3-1 just 40 seconds after Panarin’s go-ahead goal when his floater from just inside the blueline beat Kuemper stick side.

From Washington Times • Dec. 27, 2023

Filip Forsberg snapped the shutout midway through the middle period on a breakaway off a blocked Borgen shot at Nashville’s blueline, but the Kraken killed off some ensuing penalties and boosted their record to 8-4-2.

From Seattle Times • Nov. 8, 2022

Then Capitals general manager Brian MacLellan shored up both the blueline — by signing third-pair defenseman Erik Gustafsson — and the forward group — by re-signing Marcus Johansson and trading for winger Connor Brown.

From Washington Times • Jul. 14, 2022