A keyline, in graphic design, is a boundary line that separates color and monochromatic areas or differently colored areas of printing on a given page or other printed piece. The line itself, usually consisting of a black (or other dark colored) border, provides an area in which lighter colors can be printed with slight variation in registration. ... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keyline
A line drawn on artwork which indicates an area for tint-laying, positioning of half-tones, etc. where this must be done at a later stage. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21179
Can be any one of many partial or complete descriptions of past buying history codes to include name-and-address information and current status. Found on http://www.nmoa.org/Library/index.htm
Lines that are drawn on artwork that indicate the exact placement, shape and size of elements including halftones, illustrations etc. Found on https://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/22539