"crossline" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: crosslines [plural]
Etymology: cross + line Etymology templates: {{compound|en|cross|line}} cross + line Head templates: {{en-noun}} crossline (plural crosslines)
  1. A line that crosses other lines.
    Sense id: en-crossline-en-noun-7~E2TqXj
  2. (entomology) A line running across an insect. Categories (topical): Entomology
    Sense id: en-crossline-en-noun-2b8iXake Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 5 51 45 Topics: biology, entomology, natural-sciences
  3. (journalism) A small headline running across one or more columns, but not extending to the full width of the page. Categories (topical): Mass media Synonyms: bar line
    Sense id: en-crossline-en-noun-z0N3kdhW Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 5 51 45 Topics: journalism, media

Inflected forms

Download JSON data for crossline meaning in English (2.0kB)

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