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blueline

American

[bloo-lahyn] / ˈbluˌlaɪn /

noun

Printing.

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.

Etymology

Origin of blueline

blue + line ¹

Example Sentences

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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

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

They combined with veteran defenseman Cam Fowler and 22-year-old rookie defenseman Jackson LaCombe to score five points, key contributions from a rookie-heavy blueline corps that could accelerate the Ducks’ climb back toward respectability.

From Los Angeles Times • Oct. 16, 2023

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

When the Avalanche won the Stanley Cup in 2001, they boasted a blueline core that included Adam Foote, Rob Blake and Ray Bourque.

From Seattle Times • Jun. 12, 2022

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