mainline
to inject a narcotic, especially heroin, directly into a vein.
to use or enjoy something without restriction: to mainline on TV movies.
to inject (a narcotic, especially heroin) directly into a vein.
to use, enjoy, or imbibe (something) without restriction: mainlining coffee all day long.
having a principal, established, or widely accepted position; major; mainstream: the membership of mainline churches.
Origin of mainline
1Other definitions for main line (2 of 3)
a principal line or route of a railroad, as contrasted with a branch or secondary one.
a principal highway.
Slang.
a prominent and readily accessible vein of the body that may be used for a narcotic's injection.
the act of mainlining.
Origin of main line
2Other definitions for Main Line (3 of 3)
a fashionable residential district west of Philadelphia.
any fashionable district where socially prominent people live.
Other words from Main Line
- Main-Line, adjective
- Main-Liner, noun
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How to use mainline in a sentence
Gardiner and company understand that this theatrically undernourished moment is one in which an audience wants to mainline old favorites.
Sondheim revue provides exhilarating warmth in cold, trying times | Peter Marks | February 1, 2021 | Washington PostIt speaks to how much “Assassin’s Creed” has evolved and changed over its 13-year history and 12 mainline games.
All the ‘Assassin’s Creed’ games, ranked | Elise Favis, Gene Park | November 11, 2020 | Washington PostOver the course of those 20 years, four mainline games, and dozens of spinoffs, The Sims has charmed millions of fans, made more than $5 billion, and even changed lives.
'It Nearly Brings Me to Tears.' 20 Years On, The Sims' Diehard Fans Could Never Let Go | Matthew Gault | March 16, 2020 | TimeOr was he "mainlining the secret truth of the universe" again?
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British Dictionary definitions for main line
railways
the trunk route between two points, usually fed by branch lines
(as modifier): a main-line station
US a main road
(intr) slang to inject a drug into a vein
having an important position, esp having responsibility for the main areas of activity
Derived forms of main line
- mainliner, noun
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