"copyline" meaning in English

See copyline in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: copylines [plural]
Etymology: copy + line Etymology templates: {{compound|en|copy|line}} copy + line Head templates: {{en-noun}} copyline (plural copylines)
  1. A slogan produced by a copywriter; a brief quote used in advertising or on posters. Synonyms: tagline
    Sense id: en-copyline-en-noun-CUybKpzl Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

Inflected forms

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          "ref": "2003, Jonathan Salisbury, Challenging Macho Values, page 154",
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          "ref": "2005, Paul N. Lazarus, Produced By--: Balancing Art and Business in the Movie Industry, page 179",
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