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blueline

blueline

7.1
A drawn blue line on a map or drawing that shows a planned route
  • noun
  • /ˈbluːlaɪn/
  • Specialized
translation icon : línea azul
  • The blueline on the map shows where the new highway will be built.

Examples

  • Engineers added a blueline to indicate the proposed water pipeline route.

  • The architect drew a blueline to show the new building's layout.

  • Please follow the blueline to trace the river's path through the valley.

  • Can you see the blueline on the map?

  • The blueline on the technical drawing indicates the location of the new electric line.

  • The engineer explained that the blueline on the map outlines the safety route for the evacuation.

  • To find the correct path, follow the blueline marked on the design blueprint.

Synonyms

line
vsblueline
∞ 1.0

A row of words on a page, for example in an ad

is a colored mark used specifically to show a particular feature or route
bold line
vsblueline
1 3.7

A strong clear line in drawing or painting that shows shape and makes parts stand out

marks a specific feature or route in technical drawings rather than adding emphasis
flowline
vsblueline
  • Specialized
5.5

A line on a map showing the direction a liquid or material moves

indicates a particular feature or route without showing movement direction

Surface Forms

blueline singular
bluelines plural

Morphology

blueline = blue + line (transparent) = blue + line

The sense denotes literally a line that is blue on a drawing or map, which is directly derivable from 'blue' + 'line'.

Etymology

Blueline comes from the simple parts blue and line, meaning a 'blue' line drawn on a map or technical drawing to show a route or feature. So a blueline is a clear marker on a map that shows where something is or where to go.