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drop line

 

Definitions from WordNet

Noun drop line has 1 sense
  1. dropline, drop line, stepped line, stagger head, staggered head, stephead - a headline with the top line flush left and succeeding lines indented to the right
    --1 is a kind of headline, newspaper headline

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Definition:

The term drop line can have multiple meanings depending on the context.

1. Noun: Fishing Equipment

In fishing, a drop line refers to a long fishing line with a weight or bait attached at one end, which is dropped vertically into the water.

Example sentence:

"He cast his fishing rod aside and opted to use a drop line instead, hoping to catch some big fish."

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2. Noun: Communication

In terms of communication, a drop line can refer to an additional telephone line that is connected to an individual extension, allowing a separate phone call while the current one is ongoing.

Example sentence:

"I'll connect a drop line to your office phone so you can make and receive calls simultaneously."

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3. Noun: Writing

Within the context of writing, a drop line refers to a decorative line often used to separate paragraphs or sections in a document or webpage.

Example sentence:

"To improve the readability of the webpage, the designer added a drop line between each section."

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4. Noun: Surveying

In surveying, a drop line refers to a vertical line dropped from a higher point onto the ground to determine the elevation difference.

Example sentence:

"The surveyor used a drop line to measure the height of the building."

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5. Verb: Discard Unexpectedly

As a verb, drop line means to discard or remove something unexpectedly or abruptly.

Example sentence:

"The editor decided to drop the last paragraph from the article."

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