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Lineation

Delineation; a line or lines.

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Broader term 3

Bound 76% connected

of Bind

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Boundary 76% connected

That which indicates or fixes a limit or extent, or marks a bound, as of a territory; a bounding or separating line; a real or imaginary limit.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Marking 76% connected

of Mark

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Profile 76% connected

An outline, or contour; as, the profile of an apple.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Silhouette 76% connected

A representation of the outlines of an object filled in with a black color; a profile portrait in black, such as a shadow appears to be.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Describe 74% connected

To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out; as, to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved about the he…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Describe 74% connected

To represent by drawing; to draw a plan of; to delineate; to trace or mark out; as, to describe a circle by the compasses; a torch waved about the he…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Line 74% connected

Flax; linen.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Line 74% connected

Flax; linen.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Outline 74% connected

The line which marks the outer limits of an object or figure; the exterior line or edge; contour.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Outline 74% connected

The line which marks the outer limits of an object or figure; the exterior line or edge; contour.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

Open English WordNet records a derivational relationship between these word forms.

Synonym 1

Outline 92% connected

The line which marks the outer limits of an object or figure; the exterior line or edge; contour.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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