tapeline

English

noun
Definitions
  • (US) A line of lightweight plastic put up around a crime scene to restrict access to the police.
  • (rare) A tape measure.

Etymology

Compound from English tape (adhesive tape, bind with adhesive tape, videotape) + 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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