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Definition of Sightline
1. Noun. A line between an observer or a piece of optical equipment and an object of interest. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Sightline
1. [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Sightline
Literary usage of Sightline
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Architecture of Instruction and Delight: A Socio-historical Analysis of by Pieter van Wesemael (2001)
"... visual axis that forged both locations across the Seine in one monumental
gesture: the point of focus of this sightline would be the Electricity palace. ..."
2. The Carpenter's Cyclopedia: Comprising Modern Carpentry, Plain and Advanced by Frederick Thomas Hodgson (1913)
"From the sightline F measure the same distances as before, viz., l/i inch and
7/16 inch. Cut off at the longest line, taking care not to cut through the ..."
3. Peb Compendium of Exemplary Educational Facilities by Organization for Economic Cooperation &, Programme on Educational Building (2006)
"The generous width of the doors between the classrooms and the corridor provide
a wide sightline, allowing good supervision by teachers. ..."
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