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skyline

[ skahy-lahyn ]

noun

  1. the boundary line between earth and sky; the apparent horizon:

    A sail appeared against the skyline.

  2. the outline of something, as the buildings of a city, against the sky:

    the New York skyline.



verb (used with object)

skylined, skylining.
  1. to outline (something) against the sky.

skyline

/ ˈ첹ɪˌɪ /

noun

  1. the line at which the earth and sky appear to meet; horizon
  2. the outline of buildings, mountains, trees, etc, seen against the sky
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of skyline1

First recorded in 1855–60; sky + line 1
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Even as the skyline expanded, Angelenos’ attention fell on two skyscrapers that taggers had almost entirely covered in graffiti.

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A ghost–like downtown skyline rises through the smog Monday afternoon as seen from the Mulholland Scenic Corridor overlook above the Hollywood Bowl in 1995.

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He added: "Having the chance to contribute to such an iconic part of Edinburgh's skyline, at a place that means so much to me, has been incredibly rewarding."

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The North Lincolnshire town's skyline boasts four blast furnaces, all named after English Queens - Bess, Mary, Anne and Victoria.

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Glasgow's skyline is due to be transformed on Sunday with the demolition of three blocks of high-rise flats.

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