Meaning of side-line | Babel Free

Definitions

Noun. [B2]

Examples

“Like⟳ most other fishes, the dragonet varies slightly in colour in different individuals, and at different seasons of the year. Mr. Pennant describes the pupils of the eyes to be of a rich sapphirine blue; the irides fine fiery carbuncle; the pectoral fins light⟳ brown; the side-line straight; the colours of the fish⟳ yellow, blue, and white, making a beautiful appearance when fresh taken.”

“And whereas it also appears by the report⟳ aforesaid, that the western side-line of the said township of Cramahe, toward which the lots are numbered, has been correctly and truly surveyed: Be it therefore enacted [...]”

“Along such a side-line one would progress⟳ until the desired objects were in sight.”

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