line cut

American  

noun

Printing.

1. an engraving consisting only of lines or areas that are solid black or white.

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Etymology

Origin of line cut

First recorded in 1900–05

Example Sentences

He walked the perimeter to ensure there was a line cut around it and that it was cold, and did not see any smoke or any sign that the fire was not fully extinguished.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026

Before Khader's phone line cut off, he also said that armoured bulldozers had been brought in.

From BBC • Nov. 16, 2023

On Sept. 26, 1894, the Ironton was being pulled by the Charles J. Kershaw steamer ship around 12:30 a.m. when it had its tow line cut after the steamer’s engine failed.

From Washington Times • Mar. 2, 2023

Bryant squeezed through the line, cut past the one linebacker and churned his way to 139 yards in 17 carries.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 21, 2016

A shimmering line cut its way across the black expanse of the pleasure garden, like a bright fissure opening in the earth.

From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld