parting line

American  

noun

Metallurgy.

1. the line at which two closed dies or two halves of a mold meet.

2. a corresponding line or seam appearing on a molded or cast object.

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Etymology

Origin of parting line

First recorded in 1870–75

Example Sentences

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

Their parting line comes straight from the original script, by Jules Furthman.

From New York Times • Dec. 19, 2021

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

"And, of course, you inclose a parting line, in which you say you will always regard him as a brother;" said Mr. Bows, eying her in his scornful way.

From A History of Pendennis, Volume 1 His fortunes and misfortunes, his friends and his greatest enemy by Thackeray, William Makepeace