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
Tupelo is about forty miles south of Rienzi, on an air-line.
From The Iron Furnace Slavery and Secession by John H. Aughey
Leaving the air-line grade he swooped around the curve, when right in his face and eyes he saw a string of loose cars, which had broken from the special on the highlands.
From Golden Days for Boys and Girls, Vol. XII, Jan. 3, 1891 by James Elverson
Eva started pumping, while with her other hand she carefully paid out the air-line and signal-cord.
From The Master Mystery by Arthur B. (Arthur Benjamin) Reeve
He could not do better than follow a regular air-line flight into the field.
From The Golden Skull by Harold L. (Harold Leland) Goodwin
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