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

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

From New York Times

It isn’t much of a parting line, but for people who live forever, there will always be next year.

From Golf Digest

When Martinez was asked Sunday whether there were any other updates, after six weeks of looking ahead to right now, he leaned back in his office chair and offered a parting line.

From Washington Post

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