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Hardline

//ˈhɑːdlaɪn// adj, noun

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Uncompromising; rigidly holding to a set of beliefs. not-comparable

    "Smith's hardline approach to drugs gained him the support of many local citizens."

  2. 2
    Belonging to a hardline. not-comparable

    "hardline product"

Adjective
  1. 1
    firm and uncompromising wordnet
Noun
  1. 1
    A retail product collection consisting primarily of hardware targeting the do-it-yourself customer.

    "The Hardlines Digest is an Internet mailing list for members of the retail hardware and home center industry."

  2. 2
    A retail product collection which includes many non-information goods, such as home appliances, housewares, and sporting goods, in addition to the DIY hardware which is the focus of the first definition, above.

    "Comparable-store sales in hardlines declined in the mid single-digit range, with the strongest performance in sporting goods."

  3. 3
    A physical wire or cable connection; landline.

Etymology

Etymology 1

From hard + line.

Etymology 2

From hard + line.

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