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zip line

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noun

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

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Additionally, in October, Highline hosts “fright flights” where guests can also zip line at night.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 13, 2026

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

Then it was time to put our new survival skills to the test in part two: the obstacle course and zip line.

From Seattle Times • Sep. 14, 2023

There are no slings on the roof for the zip line, and that’s not why we came.

From "Allegiant" by Veronica Roth

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