redline

See also red line

English

Wikipedia

Etymology

A compound of red + line, recalling the frequent use of red pen or pencil to mark corrections on drawings and documents (1), and the red markings on a tachometer (2).

Pronunciation

• IPA: /ˈrɛd ˌlaɪn/
• Rhymes: -ɛdlaɪn

Noun

redline (plural redlines)

1. A drawing, document, etc. that has been marked for correction or modification.
2. The maximum speed at which the engine in a car is designed to operate.

Verb

redline (third-person singular simple present redlines, present participle redlining, simple past and past participle redlined)

1. To mark a drawing or document for correction or modification.
2. To run an internal combustion engine to its maximum or maximum recommended speed.

Anagrams

• relined