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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A single fishing line without a rod, but usually attached to a reel, held in the hands.
2. 2
   a fishing line managed principally by hand wordnet
3. 3
   A firefighting hose held and directed by a team of people.
4. 4
   (climbing) a line that can be hung onto with hands while climbing up or down a steep or slick section for limited protection. wordnet

Verb

1. 1
   To fish with a single fishing line held in the hands.

Synonyms

All synonyms

hand line

Etymology

From hand + line.

Related phrases

fishing line

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