neatline en · NOUN
Meanings
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The innermost line near the edge of a printed map which separates it from the margin.
The horizontal neatlines were formed by lines of latitude.
- The line on plan to which a structure is to be built, usually ignoring any small irregularities of the building material.
- The margin of a drawing.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| neatlines | Number=Plur | lexicographic |