level line
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of level line
First recorded in 1660–70
Example Sentences
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Thomas said all seats have an indicator: It might be a level line or a level bubble on the carrier itself or on the carrier base.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 27, 2022
Place the top tile edge on the level line and press the tile into place, peeling off the remaining backing as you go.
From Washington Post ● Mar. 14, 2022
Having no stops to make for a long stretch, and the track running on a level line for many miles, the engineer increased the speed of his engine with corresponding results in Sary's anxiety.
From Polly and Eleanor by Barbour, Harold S.
A level line should run from the hook to the tail.
From Cattle and Cattle-breeders by M'Combie, William
But both a transit and a level line must be run over this barren region, and the distance must be carefully measured.
From Campmates A Story of the Plains by Munroe, Kirk
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