Noun
/ˈlaɪn ˈdrɔːɪŋ/
A line-drawing refers to an image or representation created primarily using lines, without the use of shading or color. It can also imply the clear definition of distinctions or boundaries in discussions, debates, or any conceptual context.
Frequency of Use: The term is moderately frequent in both oral and written contexts, especially in art, design, and discussions that evaluate moral or ethical boundaries.
(El trabajo más reciente del artista es un impresionante dibujo lineal del horizonte de la ciudad.)
In our meeting, we need to establish a line-drawing to clarify the project boundaries.
(En nuestra reunión, necesitamos establecer una delimitación para aclarar los límites del proyecto.)
Her line-drawing style is minimalist but conveys a lot of emotion.
While line-drawing may not be prevalent in idiomatic expressions, it often appears in contexts discussing moral or conceptual boundaries.
(Es importante trazar un límite cuando se trata de cuestiones éticas.)
You can't make sweeping statements without first drawing a clear line between fact and opinion.
(No puedes hacer declaraciones generalizadas sin primero trazar una línea clara entre los hechos y las opiniones.)
He tends to blur the lines whenever he talks about politics.
(Tiende a difuminar las líneas siempre que habla de política.)
Let’s not draw lines in the sand that we cannot back up later.
The term line comes from the Latin "linea," meaning "linen thread, string," and drawing comes from the Old English "dragan," meaning "to pull, draw."
Synonyms: Outline, sketch, diagram, depiction, representation
Antonyms: 3D representation, photograph, shading, complexity
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