Capline

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The line through the tops of capital letters of a particular typeface.

    "The letter t often falls short of both the capline and the line of ascent. The line of ascent is drawn above or on the capline and equals approximately one third the distance between the capline and baseline."

Synonyms

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cap height

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"The letter t often falls short of both the capline and the line of ascent. The line of ascent is drawn above or on the capline and equals approximately one third the distance between the capline and baseline."

Etymology

From cap + line.

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