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tramlines

/ˈtræmlaɪnz/

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noun

The rails that a tram runs on.

Examples :

"The tram followed the tramlines down the center of the street. "

vehicle traffic structure

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noun

Either of the two pairs of sidelines marked on a tennis court which mark the outside of the singles and doubles playing areas.

Examples :

"The tennis ball landed just outside the tramlines during the doubles match, so it was out. "

sport area mark

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noun

A scratch on a film, usually vertical, that extends through multiple frames.

Examples :

"The old 8mm home movies had noticeable tramlines running down the screen, a result of dust scratching the film as it passed through the projector. "

media technical