frostline

See also: frost line

English

Noun

frostline (plural frostlines)

1. Alternative form of frost line
   • 1977, James K. Landman, Calculation of Frostline Penetration in High-voltage Cable Trench:

     There are thermodynamic equations which describe the penetration of the frostline under freezing conditions.

   • 1984, Robert Roskind, Building Your Own House - Volume 1, →ISBN, page 120:

     To answer this you must know the frostline in your area.

   • 2005, Rex Miller, Mark R. Miller Rex Miller, Mark R. Miller, Miller's Guide to Foundations and Sitework, →ISBN, page 46:

     The trench at the lowest part of the site must be deep enough for the footing to be below the frostline.