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- line of induction/ˌlaɪn əv ɪnˈdʌk.ʃən/An imaginary line representing the direction of a magnetic field, specifically in the context of electromagnetic induction.nounVery Low (C2/Technical)
- line of position/ˌlaɪn əv pəˈzɪʃ(ə)n/A line on a chart or map, every point on which represents a single observation (e.g., a bearing or celestial sight) indicating the navigator's location.nounLow/Very Technical
- line of scrimmage/ˌlaɪn əv ˈskrɪmɪdʒ/In American football, the imaginary line where the ball is placed at the start of each play, separating the offensive and defensive teams.nounC1
- line of sight/ˌlaɪn əv ˈsaɪt/An unobstructed straight line between an observer and a target or point of focus.nounB2
- line of site/ˌlaɪn əv ˈsaɪt/An unobstructed straight line between an observer and an object being viewed.nounMedium
- line of vision/ˌlaɪn əv ˈvɪʒ(ə)n/The straight path from an observer's eye to the object they are looking at; the field within which objects are visible.nounLow to Medium
- line officer/laɪn ˈɒfɪsə/A manager directly responsible for achieving the primary goals of an organization, with authority over subordinates and resources.nounLow
- line printer/ˈlaɪn ˌprɪntə/A high-speed impact printer, largely historical, that prints an entire line of characters at once onto continuous paper.nounLow
- line space/ˈlaɪn ˌspeɪs/The vertical distance between lines of text in a document or on a page.nounC1
- line spectrum/ˈlaɪn ˌspek.trəm/A spectrum consisting of discrete, narrow lines of specific wavelengths, characteristic of atomic or molecular emissions or absorptions.nounC2
- line squall/ˈlaɪn ˌskwɔːl/A sudden, violent windstorm accompanied by heavy rain or thunder, often occurring along a cold front.nounLow
- line storm/ˈlaɪn ˌstɔːm/A violent thunderstorm that occurs around the time of the autumnal equinox (or, historically, the vernal equinox), often associated with the sudden change of seasons. The term is regionally used, especially in parts of the eastern United States.nounLow (Regional/Archaic)
- line trimmer/ˈlaɪn ˌtrɪm.ər/A garden tool with a rapidly spinning nylon cord or blade used for cutting grass and weeds in areas where a lawnmower cannot reach, typically around trees, fences, or edges.nounB2
- line voltage/ˈlaɪn ˌvəʊltɪdʒ/The voltage supplied to a device or system from an electrical power source, typically measured between the main conductors (lines) of a circuit before any transformation or regulation.nounLow
- line-engraving/ˌlaɪn.ɪnˈɡreɪ.vɪŋ/A method of printmaking where an image is carved directly into a metal plate (usually copper) with a sharp tool called a burin, and the resulting incised lines hold the ink for printing.nounLow
- line-haul/ˈlaɪn hɔːl/The long-distance transport of goods or freight, typically between major terminals or distribution centers, as distinct from local delivery or pickup.nounC2
- line-hauler/ˈlaɪn ˌhɔːlə/A person or machine that pulls fishing lines.nounVery Low
- line-item veto/ˌlaɪnˌaɪ.təm ˈviː.təʊ/A special power granted to an executive (e.g., a president or governor) allowing them to reject specific sections (line items) of a piece of legislation (especially a budget or appropriations bill) without vetoing the entire document.nounC1
- line-of-battle ship/ˌlaɪn əv ˈbætl ˌʃɪp/A large, heavily armed warship designed to fight in the main battle line of a naval fleet.nounC2
- line-out/ˈlaɪn aʊt/In rugby union: a restarting of play by throwing the ball back into play from the touchline after it has gone out of bounds.nounC1
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