line cut
Americannoun
Etymology
Origin of line cut
First recorded in 1900–05
Example Sentences
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He walked the perimeter to ensure there was a line cut around it and that it was cold, and did not see any smoke or any sign that the fire was not fully extinguished.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 1, 2026
Before Khader's phone line cut off, he also said that armoured bulldozers had been brought in.
From BBC • Nov. 16, 2023
On Sept. 26, 1894, the Ironton was being pulled by the Charles J. Kershaw steamer ship around 12:30 a.m. when it had its tow line cut after the steamer’s engine failed.
From Washington Times • Mar. 2, 2023
Early in the third quarter, the UW senior caught a punt at his 11-yard line, cut left along the edge, followed a cavalcade of blockers and coasted into the end zone for an 89-yard score.
From Seattle Times • Oct. 5, 2019
A shimmering line cut its way across the black expanse of the pleasure garden, like a bright fissure opening in the earth.
From "Uglies" by Scott Westerfeld
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