zip line

British

noun

a cable mechanism used for transportation across a river, gorge, etc

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Either way, you will end up at a lookout spot above zip line No. 1 where you can, on a clear day, see the ocean.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 13, 2026

At Soneva Fushi, guests zip line to their bespoke breakfast, afternoon tea or dinner at their Flying Sauces dining experience.

From Salon ● Dec. 27, 2025

Zip World has eight sites across Wales and England, including the world's fastest zip line - Velocity - at Penrhyn Quarry in Bethesda.

From BBC ● Jan. 27, 2025

Also, don’t ever wear flip flops on a zip line.

From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 25, 2024

Only seven people stand between me and the zip line.

From "Divergent" by Veronica Roth

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