crossline

English

noun
Definitions
  • A line that crosses other lines.
  • (entomology) A line running across an insect.
  • (journalism) A small headline running across one or more columns, but not extending to the full width of the page.

Etymology

Compound from English cross (grumpy) + English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group).

Origin

English

line

Gloss

figure, stated positions of a political religious group

Kanji

姿

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