center line

Thân thiện

The driver carefully stays to the right of the center line on the road.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • A line that bisects a plane figure: A center line is a straight line that divides a two-dimensional shape into two equal and symmetrical halves. It is often used as a reference line in geometry, drafting, and design.

Usage

• The is used to indicate the axis of symmetry or the central reference point of an object.
• It is commonly employed in technical drawings, road markings, and sports fields to denote a central dividing point.

Examples

• Noun:
  • The architect drew a center line down the blueprint to ensure both sides of the building were symmetrical.
  • In hockey, the puck must cross the red center line for the play to be onside.

Advanced Usage

• "to be on the center line": to be positioned exactly along the central dividing axis.
  • The sculpture was placed perfectly on the center line of the gallery.

Variants and Related Words

• Centerline (n): An alternative, often single-word spelling with the same meaning.
  • The road's centerline is painted yellow.

Synonyms

• Axis of symmetry: The line about which a figure is symmetrical.
• Midline: A line that marks the middle, especially in anatomical or geometric contexts.

Related Phrases

• Center line rule: A regulation, often in sports or traffic, concerning the central dividing line.
  • The driver was fined for crossing the center line.

Related Idioms

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Noun

1. a line that bisects a plane figure

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