white line
Americannoun
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a stripe of white paint, tiles, or the like, that marks the center or outer edge of a road.
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a white layer in a horse's hoof.
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any blank or white part, line, stripe, or margin.
noun
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a line or strip of white in the centre of a road to separate traffic going in different directions
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a white lamination in the hoof of a horse
Etymology
Origin of white line
First recorded in 1590–1600
Example Sentences
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Like sticky notes, rolling suitcases and the yellow first-down line in football, the solid white line on highways now sounds obvious.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 4, 2026
“When they crossed the white line, they came together.”
From BBC ● May 10, 2026
“After the click, the video display shut down with only a white line visible to crew members.”
From Seattle Times ● Dec. 28, 2023
Beyond lie the turquoise and azure waters of the lagoon, a white line of surf at the reef, cumulus clouds on the horizon moving as stately as galleons.
From Slate ● Aug. 5, 2023
She yawned and watched the front of the car consume the white line in the highway.
From "Go Set a Watchman: A Novel" by Harper Lee
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