blueline

[ bloo-lahyn ]

noun

, Printing.

1. a print made on light-sensitive paper and used as a proof for checking the position of stripped-up negatives or positives and copy prior to platemaking.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blueline¹

blue + line ¹

Example Sentences

After a faceoff, Edmonton’s Mattias Ekholm jumped on a lazy backhand pass from Doughty near the Kings’ blueline, then fed Hyman alone in the slot.

From Los Angeles Times

Schneider extended the lead to 3-1 just 40 seconds after Panarin’s go-ahead goal when his floater from just inside the blueline beat Kuemper stick side.

From Washington Times

They combined with veteran defenseman Cam Fowler and 22-year-old rookie defenseman Jackson LaCombe to score five points, key contributions from a rookie-heavy blueline corps that could accelerate the Ducks’ climb back toward respectability.

From Los Angeles Times

They’ve created blueline competition on the right-handed side as well by making a qualifying offer to Cale Fleury with third pairing defender Justin Schultz having just one year remaining on his deal.

From Seattle Times

The 6-foot-4, 207-pound Dumoulin, 31, who spent the past decade with the Pittsburgh Penguins and won two Stanley Cup titles, has the physicality to replace Soucy on the team’s third blueline pairing.

From Seattle Times