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dividing line

noun

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

Word by Word Definitions

divide play dividing

  1. : to separate into two or more parts, areas, or groups

  2. : to separate into classes, categories, or divisions

  3. : cleave, part

  1. : an act of dividing

  2. : a dividing ridge between drainage areas

  3. : a point or line of division or disagreement

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line play

  1. : a length of cord or cord-like material: such as

  2. : a comparatively strong slender cord

  3. : clothesline

  1. : to mark or cover with a line or lines

  2. : to depict with lines : draw

  3. : to place or form a line along

  1. : to cover the inner surface of

  2. : to put something in the inside of : fill

  3. : to serve as the lining of

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