dotted line

/ˈdɑdəd ˌlaɪn/
/ˈdɒtɪd laɪn/
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Other forms: dotted lines

Definitions of dotted line
  1. noun
    a line made up of dots or dashes; often used to indicate where you are supposed to sign a contract
    “just sign on the dotted line”
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    type of:
    line
    a mark that is long relative to its width
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