air-line
Americanadjective
Etymology
Origin of air-line
An Americanism dating back to 1805–15
Example Sentences
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They dread his competition in securing Government contracts, but would be delighted to see him use his unique experience in air transportation in an experimental air-line venture here.
From Time Magazine Archive
Meanwhile General Grant, at breakfast at Savannah, nine miles below Pittsburg Landing by river, but six miles in an air-line, heard the firing.
From From Fort Henry to Corinth by Force, M. F. (Manning Ferguson)
Three trails led southward from Jessup's Landing,—one in almost an air-line to Kinaquariones.
From The Life and Times of Kateri Tekakwitha The Lily of the Mohawks by Walworth, Ellen H.
He explained how it worked and then joined the pilot and his friends in the official air-line car.
From The Golden Skull by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)
"One hundred and forty miles, air-line," said he casually.
From The Range Dwellers by Bower, B. M.
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