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beeline

/ˈbiːlaɪn/ · noun

Meaning

  1. A very direct or quick path or trip.
  2. A dynamite fuse made with a small quantity of dynamite powder along its length, so that the spark travels quickly and at a specific known rate.
  3. To travel in a straight course, ignoring established paths of travel.

Etymology / origin

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Sources

  1. DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data
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