handline

English

Etymology

From hand +‎ line.

Pronunciation

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Noun

handline (plural handlines)

  1. (fishing) A single fishing line without a rod, but usually attached to a reel, held in the hands.
  2. A firefighting hose held and directed by a team of people.

Derived terms

Verb

handline (third-person singular simple present handlines, present participle handlining, simple past and past participle handlined)

  1. (fishing) To fish with a single fishing line held in the hands.
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