fog line

English

noun
Definitions
  • The boundary of a body of air, contacting the earth's surface, that has fallen below the dew point and usually contains fog.
  • A division in altitude above which fog appears.
  • A line painted on a road (usually bright white) that marks the edge of the legally drivable portion.

Etymology

Compound from English fog (moss) + 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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