blue line

B b

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bloo lahyn]
- /blu laɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [bloo lahyn]
- /blu laɪn/

Definitions of blue line words

noun blue line either of the two blue lines, parallel to the goal lines, that divide an ice hockey rink into three zones 3
noun blue line either of two lines of the color blue that are parallel to and equidistant from the goal lines and divide the rink into three zones of equal size. Also called zone line. Compare end zone (def 2), neutral zone. 1
noun blue line (ice hockey) Either of the two thick blue lines on the ice that separate an attacking zone or defending zone from the neutral zone. 0

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Origin of blue line

First appearance:

before 1925

One of the 11% newest English words

First recorded in 1925-30

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Parts of speech for Blue line

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blue line popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 40% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 60% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

blue line usage trend in Literature

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