noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A line that crosses other lines.
2. 2
   A line running across an insect.
3. 3
   A small headline running across one or more columns, but not extending to the full width of the page.

Synonyms

All synonyms

bar line

Etymology

From cross + line.

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