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Black line

Pronunciation varies by accent · noun

Meaning

A document indicating the differences between two versions of another document..

Definitions by Sense

  1. A document indicating the differences between two versions of another document.
  2. (firefighting) A line of deliberately burned material created to stop the advance of a larger fire.
  3. (transitive) To compare versions of (a document) by this method.

Example Sentences

A second squad uses drip torches to begin burning a 15- to 20-foot barrier or “blackline” inside the wetline.
The helicopter is used to burn blacklines when the relative humidity is above 50%, temperature is below 50 degrees F, and wind speed is less than 6 mph.

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What does black line mean?

Black line means A document indicating the differences between two versions of another document..

What is a synonym for black line?

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What is the opposite of black line?

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How do you use black line in a sentence?

A second squad uses drip torches to begin burning a 15- to 20-foot barrier or “blackline” inside the wetline.

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