Standard Lemma guide
Definitions and examples are grouped by meaning. Pronunciation, history, word forms, translations, descendants, synonyms, antonyms, derived terms, and related words appear whenever the source provides them.
Sound
Each Play button uses your device's default local English voice, or a natural local fallback. The selected voice name appears after playback. This is synthesized speech, not a source recording.
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noun
In production, a hypothetical line that separates items that will be executed and publicized, versus items that will be cut.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: broadcasting, journalism, media
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noun
A caption under a photograph, or more narrowly just the explanatory text block under a photograph, excluding the title.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: broadcasting, journalism, media
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noun
In software testing, a hypothetical line that separates tests that will be performed from tests that may not be performed due to lack of time.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences, software
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noun
A linear cleared area through undeveloped land.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: geography, lifestyle, natural-sciences, surveying, tourism, transport, travel
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noun
A line on the front wall, above which the ball must hit for a serve
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Topics: ball-games, games, hobbies, lifestyle, sports, squash
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History
From cut + line.
