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Longline definition

lônglīn, lŏng-
longlines
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A heavy fishing line usually several miles long and having a series of baited hooks.
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A very long fishing line carrying a series of baited hooks.
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To fish with a line of this kind.
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(female clothing) Longer than usual; especially reaching to the hips.
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Noun

Singular:
longline
Plural:
longlines

Longline Sentence Examples

  • Longline fishing for southern bluefin tuna also affects wandering albatrosses breeding on the Crozet Islands in the southern Indian Ocean.

  • Styled with a V neckline and square armholes, this longline sweater pattern is written for sizes 32 " - 50 " .

  • Regulations designed to reduce turtle interactions came into effect for the Hawaii-based longline swordfish fishery in May 2004.

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