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Blood line

/ˈblʌdˌlaɪn/ · noun

Meaning

The abstract link between a person and their ancestors..

Definitions by Sense

  1. The abstract link between a person and their ancestors.
  2. The pedigree of an animal.
  3. By extension, the predecessors of a particular item or product.

Example Sentences

For centuries in Britain, the country’s noblemen have sat in parliament by virtue of their bloodline – but not for much longer.
No other Sport Utility Vehicle has a bloodline like the Cayenne.

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What does blood line mean?

Blood line means The abstract link between a person and their ancestors..

What is a synonym for blood line?

Common synonyms include line, stock, descent, pedigree.

What is the opposite of blood line?

The opposite depends on the specific sense.

How do you use blood line in a sentence?

For centuries in Britain, the country’s noblemen have sat in parliament by virtue of their bloodline – but not for much longer.

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