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

On March 20, the cruise line cut the trip short and the ship arrived at Port Everglades in Florida, two days ahead of its scheduled end, disembarking 1,200 passengers promptly at 7 a.m.,

From Washington Post • Apr. 14, 2020

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