imaginary line

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Stellar Spin Axis: An imaginary line that describes the direction of a star's rotation.

From Science Daily • Dec. 4, 2025

But as she handed papers out, McKinley came toward her and said she could not cross an imaginary line he pointed out on the ground.

From Los Angeles Times • May 24, 2023

The imaginary line runs north from the U.S.-Mexico border up to Canada, dividing the wetter eastern U.S. from the drier western U.S.

From Scientific American • May 11, 2023

Before leaving the Indian subcontinent, British colonialists drew an imaginary line that led to the creation of India and Pakistan, a process that triggered massive migration and religious riots.

From Seattle Times • Aug. 12, 2022

This time for the fun of following his friend away from the thick green plant life, away from the nest and the missing eagle parents, across an imaginary line between forest and home.

From "A Bird Will Soar" by Alison Green Myers