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centerline

UK
/ˈsɛntəlaɪn/
US
/ˈsɛntərlaɪn/

Translations

centerlinenoun
centerlines
pl
UK
/ˈsɛntəlaɪn/
US
/ˈsɛntərlaɪn/
ligne médianeEn signalisation routière et sur les pistes.
Drivers are prohibited from crossing the centerline unless it is safe to do so.
Il est interdit aux conducteurs de franchir la ligne médiane sauf si cela peut se faire en toute sécurité.
axeEn dessin technique et en géométrie.
The mechanical drawing shows all dimensions taken from the centerline of the shaft.
Le dessin technique montre toutes les cotes prises à partir de l’axe de l’arbre.
Synonyms
midline
axis
median
central line
core line
centerlineadjective
UK
/ˈsɛntəlaɪn/
US
/ˈsɛntɚlaɪn/
Used attributively before nouns; does not form comparative or superlative degrees.
médianTerme technique, surtout en ingénierie et en dessin.
The engineers adjusted the centerline distance between the two gears.
Les ingénieurs ont ajusté la distance médiane entre les deux engrenages.

Definitions

centerlinenoun
A painted or otherwise marked line that separates opposing lanes of traffic on a road, runway, or similar surface.
Drivers are prohibited from crossing the centerline unless it is safe to do so.
An imaginary or drawn reference line running through the geometric middle of an object, structure, or layout, used to indicate symmetry or provide a datum for measurement and alignment.
The mechanical drawing shows all dimensions taken from the centerline of the shaft.
centerlineadjective
Situated on, measured from, or relating to a centerline.
The engineers adjusted the centerline distance between the two gears.
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