groundline

English

Etymology

From ground +‎ line.

Pronunciation

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Noun

groundline (plural groundlines)

1. (art) A line drawn to signify the surface of the ground, especially in architectural blueprints and in drawings by children which lack dimension.
2. In equestrian show jumping, a marker such as a row of flowers which signifies the point from which a horse should begin a jump over an obstacle.
3. (fishing) A weighted fishing line that lies along the floor of the body of water in which the user is fishing.

See also

• landline

Anagrams

• loundering