Synonyms

line of vision

American

noun

Ophthalmology.

a straight line that connects the fovea centralis of an eye with the point on which the eye focuses.

line of vision British

noun

Also called: line of sight. ophthalmol a straight line extending from the fovea centralis of the eye to an object on which the eye is focused

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Example Sentences

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Before all that came the advice from Jones to keep Kroenke in my line of vision.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 12, 2026

John Stones' late winner for Manchester City at Wolves was chalked off on the field for Bernardo Silva being in the line of vision of goalkeeper Jose Sa.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2025

From the way that his line of vision narrows when he smiles, to how he crosses his arms and rolls his eyes, Caiden uncannily resembles his dad.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 25, 2025

"Stones' goal was disallowed on-field due to Bernardo Silva being in an offside position and in the goalkeeper's line of vision," the Premier League's match centre posted on X, formerly Twitter.

From BBC • Oct. 21, 2024

I followed his line of vision and noticed an older lady who waved back with a cane.

From "Schooled" by Gordon Korman

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