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highline

American  
[hahy-lahyn] / ˈhaɪˌlaɪn /

noun

Printing, Journalism.
  1. kicker.


Etymology

Origin of highline

1885–90, for an earlier sense; high + line 1


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After the Becker system was secure, rescuers placed a glide underneath Dakota, attaching the highline tagline to the front of the glide.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2023

Using the highline and Becker sling, they raised Dakota to her feet and removed the glide.

From Seattle Times ● Aug. 17, 2023

“I believe it’s the longest highline walked in Montana as well.”

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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