capline
capline noun: the line through the tops of capital letters of a particular typeface.
Noun
capline (plural caplines)
- The line through the tops of capital letters of a particular typeface.
- The letter t often falls short of both the capline and the line of ascent. The line of ascent is drawn above or on the capline and equals approximately one third the distance between the capline and baseline.1998, Sandra M. Bryan, Illustrator Draftsman: Executionable practices, page 14
- Synonyms:
- cap height
Synonyms of capline
- cap height
Forms of capline
| plural | caplines |
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Origin of capline
From cap + line.
Questions about capline
- What does capline mean?
- Capline means the line through the tops of capital letters of a particular typeface.
- What part of speech is capline?
- Capline is a noun.
- What is the plural of capline?
- The plural of capline is caplines.
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