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
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
A competition was held to craft the departing salutation from Launch Control; Kennedy's public affairs office normally comes up with the parting line.
From New York Times • Feb. 24, 2011
Around its source, which is the true centre of the Pyrenees, is the parting line between the Mediterranean and the Atlantic.
From The Cathedrals of Southern France by Mansfield, M. F. (Milburg Francisco)
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