Phrase guide

dotted line

noun · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A line made up of dots or dashes, often used to indicate where one is supposed to sign a contract.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

a line made up of dots or dashes; often used to indicate where you are supposed to sign a contract

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • just sign on the dotted line

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: line

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

8 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 虛線 /虚线 (xūxiàn) — line made up of dots or dashes
  • Finnish: pisteviiva — line made up of dots or dashes
  • French: pointillé — line made up of dots or dashes
  • German: gepunktete Linie — line made up of dots or dashes
  • Hebrew: קו מקווקו (kav mekuvkav) — line made up of dots or dashes
  • Irish: líne poncanna — line made up of dots or dashes
  • Russian: пункти́р (punktír) — line made up of dots or dashes
  • Russian: пункти́рная ли́ния (punktírnaja línija) — line made up of dots or dashes