white line

American  

noun

1. a stripe of white paint, tiles, or the like, that marks the center or outer edge of a road.

2. a white layer in a horse's hoof.

3. any blank or white part, line, stripe, or margin.

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white line British  

noun

1. a line or strip of white in the centre of a road to separate traffic going in different directions

2. a white lamination in the hoof of a horse

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Etymology

Origin of white line

First recorded in 1590–1600

Example Sentences

Editor Cristóbal Fernández has timed Kangding Ray’s techno soundtrack to keep pace with the mood on the road, even matching the rhythm to the white lines zipping by on the pavement.

From Los Angeles Times

“I’m just taking it one day at a time,” he said Tuesday when asked about the situation, “as long as I take care of myself between these white lines everything will take care of itself.”

From Los Angeles Times

Above, a pair of Israeli warplanes traced white lines in the sky.

From Los Angeles Times

The force's Operation Snap encourages people to send in footage of drivers or motorcyclists using a mobile phone, not wearing a seatbelt, failing to stop at a red light and crossing white lines.

From BBC

Restricted by white lines, his voice still made it on to the field while he demanded angles and illustrated instructions with his hands as if conducting rush-hour traffic.

From BBC