tree line

or tree·line

[ tree-lahyn ]

noun

1. timberline ( def ).

tree line

noun

1. the zone, at high altitudes or high latitudes, beyond which no trees grow. Trees growing between the timberline and the tree line are typically stunted

tree line

1. See timberline

Example Sentences

When they’re not used for moving soldiers, they sit under camouflage netting along tree lines.

From BBC

"Where they are currently, that is some rugged terrain and a lot of tree lines," he said.

From BBC

He used to farm the fields nearby their dug-out – hidden in a tree line.

From BBC

Ukraine’s Khartia Brigade, which is defending Lyptsi, posted a video on Telegram on Friday afternoon that it said showed Russian soldiers advancing on the village on foot, and attacking in small groups between tree lines.

From New York Times

But he told The Oregonian/OregonLive that because the person responsible is reportedly occupying an upper-level apartment that’s above the leafy green tree line, “It is incredibly difficult to pinpoint which apartment is involved.”

From Seattle Times