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white line

/waɪt laɪn/

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/waɪt laɪn/B1informal
  • ruНарисованная линия на дорожном покрытии, обычно белого цвета, используемая для обозначения полос движения, краев дороги или направлений движения. Также неформально используется для обозначения кокаина.

A painted line on a road surface, typically white, used to mark lanes, edges, or traffic directions. Also used informally to refer to cocaine.

  1. Road markingA2formal

    A painted white line on a road used to separate lanes, indicate edges, or regulate traffic.

    ruРазметка дороги

    • Stay within the white lines when driving on the highway.
    • The white line on the side of the road marks the shoulder.
    • Double white lines mean you cannot overtake.
  2. Cocaine (slang)C1slang

    A slang term for a line of cocaine, referring to its appearance.

    ruКокаин (сленг)

    • He was caught snorting a white line at the party.
    • The movie showed a character preparing a white line on a mirror.
    • Using white lines is illegal and dangerous.