"keyline" meaning in English

See keyline in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: keylines [plural]
Etymology: key + line Etymology templates: {{compound|en|key|line}} key + line Head templates: {{en-noun}} keyline (plural keylines)
  1. A contour line connecting all points in valley at the same elevation as the keypoint, used in planning efficient water usage.
    Sense id: en-keyline-en-noun-V0pYQa1S Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 69 31
  2. (graphic design) A boundary line that separates color and monochromatic areas or differently colored areas of print. Categories (topical): Graphic design
    Sense id: en-keyline-en-noun-a7UYN4HD Topics: arts, graphic-design

Inflected forms

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