katkoviivoista

Katkoviivoista is a Finnish term that translates to "dashed lines" or "broken lines" in English. This concept is primarily used in technical drawing, engineering, and cartography to represent various features that are not visually solid or continuous.

In technical drawings, dashed lines often indicate hidden edges or contours of an object that are not visible from the current viewpoint. This allows for a more complete understanding of the object's three-dimensional form without requiring multiple separate views. For example, in a drawing of a box with a hole, the edges of the hole that are on the back side would be depicted with dashed lines.

In cartography, dashed lines can signify different types of boundaries, such as proposed borders, disputed territories, or seasonal features like rivers that dry up. They can also represent trails or paths that are not well-maintained or are only intermittently used.

The specific meaning of a dashed line can vary depending on the context and the established conventions of the field it is used in. It is a crucial element in conveying information clearly and efficiently in visual representations.