range line

noun

1. (in U.S. public-land surveys) one of two parallel lines running north and south that define the east and west borders of a township. Compare township ( def 2 ), township line.

Word History and Origins

Origin of range line¹

An Americanism dating back to 1810–20

Example Sentences

An adjustment of Amtrak’s Southwest Chief under discussion to add service to Pueblo could connect some Eastern Plains communities and Trinidad to the Front Range line.

From Washington Times

The Waffle House at 3506 S. Range Line Road was on the south side of the tornado’s path, while the Waffle House at 1208 S. Madison St. in Webb City was to the north of the storm path.

From Washington Times

In setting its price range, Line cited investors evaluating the company’s monetization efforts in Japan, Thailand and Taiwan, where it holds top market shares, and steady user growth in Indonesia.

From Wall Street Journal

Petty considers Joplin's new high school "beautiful and gorgeous," But the 75-year-old widow complains the city has made resurrecting Range Line Road — Joplin's premier commerce corridor — more of a priority, at the expense of the South Main stretch that remains desolate.

From US News

The forecasts for the year were a bit lower than most expected, but the stock rose 5% and moved above the upper boundary of its trading range, line c.

From Forbes