A distinct method of contouring - employed on a path of action, which maintains contact along the entire length of the guiding surface, typically, with one end of the guiding surface already being located at the intended target area - prior to the move.

Inflected Form(s):

Guidelining (adjective), Guidelines (plural), Guidelined (past tense)

Comments:

This method is usually executed using an open ended triangle.

Technically, guidelining differs slightly from tracking, in that guidelining follows a path of action. But, the terms are often used interchangeably.

Related Definition(s):

Aim, Align, Angle, Claw, Concave, Contact, Deviate, Deflect, Distance, Execute, Fit, Frame, Gap, Gauge, Guide, Guideline, Launch, Leverage, Maintain, Method, Move, Needle, Pivot, Rake, Ratchet, Ream, Scrape, Shape, Silhouette, Skip, Skip Check, Slice, Sliding Check, Slip, Track, Travel, Weapon, Weave

Related Term(s):

Angle of Contact, Angle of Obscurity, Angle of Travel, Open Ended Triangle