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houseline

American

[hous-lahyn] / ˈhaʊsˌlaɪn /

noun

Nautical.

light cordage used for seizing.

houseline British

/ ˈhaʊsˌlaɪn /

noun

Also called: housing. nautical tarred marline

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Etymology

Origin of houseline

First recorded in 1760–70; house + line ¹

Example Sentences

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After finding a listing for the Westchester house online, the actress said she was immediately drawn to the home in a “spiritual” way.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 31, 2026

In one post, he complained he couldn’t find a fairy house online with adequate doors.

From Washington Times • Oct. 31, 2022

Amena and Drew went under contract, having seen only photos of the house online and a video shot by Gilchrist.

From New York Times • Nov. 12, 2021

During much of the school year, as they tried to learn to build a house online, some students said their eyes glazed over during construction videos.

From Washington Post • Jul. 11, 2021

“So they’re just getting creative, thinking about what they can buy and then resell, out of their house, online, and I think that definitely has driven the sales up.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 28, 2021

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