highline
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of highline
Example Sentences
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Rescuers then climbed surrounding trees to anchor a highline, or an elevated slackline, about 40 feet above the bridge so they could lift Dakota out of the hole.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2023
Responders first raised Dakota about 6 to 12 inches using the pulley on the highline.
From Seattle Times • Aug. 17, 2023
But Jones - who said he’s a fairly accomplished slackliner and licensed skydiver - struggles on the highline, completing his first full walk across the shorter of the two lines just recently.
From Washington Times • Nov. 5, 2016
Now, though, you’re starting to see lowline manufacturing jobs becoming highline manufacturing jobs.
From Slate • Mar. 6, 2012
His highline scores were a 9.83 and a 5.83.
From Time Magazine Archive
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