"capline" meaning in All languages combined

See capline on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: caplines [plural]
Etymology: From cap + line. Etymology templates: {{af|en|cap|line}} cap + line Head templates: {{en-noun}} capline (plural caplines)
  1. (typography) The line through the tops of capital letters of a particular typeface. Categories (topical): Typography Synonyms: cap height
    Sense id: en-capline-en-noun-gCN3K43- Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Topics: media, publishing, typography

Inflected forms

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