trolley line
- the route of a trolley car or trolley bus.
- a public or private transportation system using trolley cars or trolley buses.
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Origin of trolley line
An Americanism dating back to 1890–95
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Examples from the Web for trolley line
Historical Examples
At the end of the trolley-line there was a broiling walk in the sun.
May Iverson's CareerElizabeth Jordan
At that time there did not exist a single mile of trolley-line.
Fortunately, we live at some distance from a trolley-line and there is no well in our back-yard.
The Patient ObserverSimeon Strunsky
He went out of the house and took the road to the trolley-line.
The DebtorMary E. Wilkins Freeman
She dreamed of Wollaston's escorting her to the trolley-line.
By the Light of the SoulMary E. Wilkins Freeman