noun
Etymology: translation of New Latin linea alba
: a band or edge of something white: as
a.
(1) : linea alba
(2) : the tendinous arch of the pelvic fascia
(3) : the cross section of the leafy layer of a horse's hoof where the periphery of the sole unites with the lower border of the wall and bars of the hoof
b. : a blank line in a printed text
c. : untarred rope or other cordage
d. : a line or part of a metal cut or engraving that prints white by reason of having the design cut away and the background left high ; also : the technique of producing such effects
e. : a stripe painted on a road and used to guide traffic