dividing line
Definition of dividing line
: a line or object that separates two areas The dividing lines on the street were newly painted. A fence marked the dividing line between the two properties. —often used figuratively the dividing line between right and wrong
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: to separate into two or more parts, areas, or groups
: to separate into classes, categories, or divisions
: cleave, part
: a length of cord or cord-like material: such as
: a comparatively strong slender cord
: clothesline
: to mark or cover with a line or lines
: to depict with lines : draw
: to place or form a line along
: to cover the inner surface of
: to put something in the inside of : fill
: to serve as the lining of
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