partial sightlines
[PAR-shul SITE-lines]
nounpl: partial sightlines
linhas de visão parciais
1. Limited or obstructed views from a specific vantage point where not all of the intended scene or area is clearly visible
The stadium seats in the upper corners offered only partial sightlines of the field.
Os assentos do estádio nos cantos superiores ofereciam apenas linhas de visão parciais do campo.
2. In architecture and design, areas where visual access is restricted or incomplete due to obstacles, walls, or positioning
The theater's renovation addressed the partial sightlines by adjusting seat angles.
A renovação do teatro abordou as linhas de visão parciais ajustando os ângulos dos assentos.
3. In urban planning and real estate, restricted views of properties or public spaces due to environmental or structural barriers
The building has partial sightlines to the waterfront due to neighboring high-rises.
O edifício tem linhas de visão parciais para a orla devido aos arranha-céus vizinhos.
This term is frequently used in American real estate marketing and architectural discussions, where transparency about view limitations is important for property valuation. In Brazil, it's gaining usage in urban development discourse as cities become denser. The concept is particularly relevant in stadium design, theater seating, and waterfront property discussions in both cultures.
NYC Slang
blocked views or limited sight lines - commonly used by real estate agents and venue managers
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