Phrase guide

line art

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

Images that consist of distinct straight and curved lines placed against a (usually plain) background, without gradations in shade (darkness) or hue (color).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: line drawing

Antonyms: none provided

2

noun

Meaning 2

Artwork to be reproduced with one solid color, contrasted with artwork having tone or shading (halftones), or full color (color separations).

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

Topics: arts, graphic-design, media, printing, publishing

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Antonyms: none provided

3

noun

Meaning 3

The outlines of a drawing as opposed to color, shading, and texture.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: uncountable

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History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Chinese Mandarin: 線稿 /线稿 (xiàngǎo) — image that consists of distinct straight and curved lines
  • Finnish: viivapiirros — image that consists of distinct straight and curved lines
  • Russian: штрихово́й рису́нок (štrixovój risúnok) — image that consists of distinct straight and curved lines