groundline

English

noun
Definitions
  • (art) A line drawn to signify the surface of the ground, especially in architectural blueprints and in drawings by children which lack dimension.
  • 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.

Etymology

Compound from English ground (that has been ground, earthing) + 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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