"linestring" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: linestrings [plural]
Etymology: line + string Etymology templates: {{compound|en|line|string}} line + string Head templates: {{en-noun}} linestring (plural linestrings)
  1. (computing) A curve with linear interpolation between points, used in geographic information systems e.g. to represent streets and rivers. Categories (topical): Computing
    Sense id: en-linestring-en-noun-ilifei5p Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Inflected forms

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