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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A line drawn to signify the surface of the ground, especially in architectural blueprints and in drawings by children which lack dimension.
2. 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. 3
   A weighted fishing line that lies along the floor of the body of water in which the user is fishing.

Etymology

From ground + line.

Related phrases

show jumping

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