fog line
The term "fog line" is used in various fields such as road safety, meteorology, and computing, with each context offering a unique interpretation.
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Definition
B2Road Safety
(technical)A solid white line painted on the edge of a roadway, marking the boundary between the drivable lane and the shoulder.
Example
- Drivers should stay within the fog line to avoid veering off the road.
- The fog line helps maintain lane discipline, especially in poor visibility.
C1Meteorology
(technical)The boundary of a body of air that has fallen below the dew point and contains fog, usually near the earth's surface.
Example
- The fog line was clearly visible as the cold air moved over the warm surface.
- Meteorologists tracked the fog line to predict visibility conditions.
C2Computing
(technical)The point in a program's stack where source code is not available, complicating debugging efforts.
Example
- The debugger hit a fog line, making it hard to trace the issue.
- Proprietary software often has fog lines that hinder open-source development.
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