a line of demarcation
1line of demarcation — index border, boundary, configuration (confines), crossroad (turning point), frontier, limit, mete …
2Line of Demarcation — The Line of Demarcation was a longitude, moved slightly from the line drawn by Pope Alexander VI to divide new lands claimed by Portugal from those of Spain. This line was drawn in 1493 after Christopher Columbus returned from his maiden voyage… …
3line of demarcation — A line defining the boundary of a buffer zone or area of limitation. A line of demarcation may also be used to define the forward limits of disputing or belligerent forces after each phase of disengagement or withdrawal has been completed. See… …
4line of demarcation — line dividing the territories of different proprietors …
5Demarcation Bay DEW Line Station — Part of Alaskan Air Command (AAC) Type …
6demarcation — de‧mar‧ca‧tion [ˌdiːmɑːˈkeɪʆn ǁ ɑːr ] noun [uncountable] HUMAN RESOURCES when different jobs are given to workers belonging to different trade unions: demarcation between • The company is trying to break down the lines of demarcation between… …
7Demarcation — De mar*ca tion, n. [F. d[ e]marcation; pref. d[ e] (L. de) + marquer to mark, of German origin. See {Mark}.] The act of marking, or of ascertaining and setting a limit; separation; distinction. [1913 Webster] The speculative line of demarcation,… …
8Demarcation line — A demarcation line means simply a boundary around a specific area, but is commonly used to denote a temporary geopolitical border, often agreed upon as part of an armistice or ceasefire. See the following examples: The Blue Line is a border… …
9line — Synonyms and related words: DMZ, Indian file, L, MO, Spenserian stanza, WATS, WATS line, Zeitgeist, abut, accommodation, accompaniment, accord, accordance, aceldama, acknowledgment, acquiescence, acquire, action, activity, adaptation, adaption,… …
10line — I n 1. rule, bar, score, underline, underscore, hairline; mark, stroke, streak, dash, hyphen, virgule, diagonal; marking, inscription, inscript, engraving, incision; scratch, notch, slash, etch, hatching. 2. band, stripe, strip, belt, zone, layer …
