Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dyeline

noun

/ˈdaɪəˌlaɪn/

Definition

A dyeline is a copy of a technical drawing or blueprint produced using a process called cyanotype, where a light-sensitive paper is developed to reveal the lines of the drawing in blue ink against a white background.

Examples

The engineer provided a dyeline of the engineered plans for review.
The dyeline allowed the architects to make necessary adjustments before the final print.
After the changes, the team circulated the updated dyeline to all stakeholders.

Meaning

The term ‘dyeline’ refers to a specific type of reproduction for architectural or engineering drawings that typically employs a blueprinting method to create clear, easy-to-read versions of the original image.