line drop

noun

, Electricity.

1. the decrease in voltage between two points on an electric line, often caused by resistance or leakage along the line.

Word History and Origins

Origin of line drop¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

The simplest thing is for me to throw up the job and let the Short Line drop back into the old rut.

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The boy shot her one look of delight and surprise and let his line drop into the pond.

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Seven falls in line drop the water from the melted snow above into this cup.

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