parting line
Americannoun
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the line at which two closed dies or two halves of a mold meet.
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a corresponding line or seam appearing on a molded or cast object.
Etymology
Origin of parting line
First recorded in 1870–75
Example Sentences
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He says his parting line - where he made others think he was about to admit to being a traitor before pivoting to the truth - was planned, but he did experience some last-minute nerves.
From BBC ● Jan. 14, 2025
Their parting line comes straight from the original script, by Jules Furthman.
From New York Times ● Dec. 19, 2021
It isn’t much of a parting line, but for people who live forever, there will always be next year.
From Golf Digest ● Apr. 7, 2020
Yes, we can,” Mr. Obama wrote, adding this parting line: “And if you’d like to stay connected, you can sign up here to keep getting updates from me.”
From Washington Times ● Jan. 19, 2017
"And, of course, you inclose a parting line, in which you say you will always regard him as a brother;" said Mr. Bows, eying her in his scornful way.
From A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy by Thackeray, William Makepeace
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