check line
Americannoun
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a checkrein.
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Nautical. a line for controlling the progress of a vessel, as along a quay.
Example Sentences
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He insisted that I make time to rest and bring him the car owner’s manual, so he could figure out why the check engine light had come on.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 22, 2025
Ignoring your check engine light could not only result in costly extra repairs but also increase your gasoline usage.
From Los Angeles Times • May 23, 2024
If a check engine light comes on, ignore it at your peril, Bennett says.
From Seattle Times • May 15, 2023
“The first thing I do is check for what I call check engine lights,” says Abbie Richie, the founder and CEO of tech-support company Senior Savvy.
From Washington Post • Oct. 10, 2022
The check engine light had been on for a while; the secondary air pump had given out.
From New York Times • Jul. 22, 2021
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