white line

• Linha pintada no asfalto, geralmente branca, usada para demarcar faixas de trânsito, bordas da via ou sentidos de circulação. Informalmente, também se refere à cocaína.

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.

   Faixa branca na estrada

   • 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.

   Cocaína (gíria)

   • 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.