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handline

noun · verb · 4 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

noun

Meaning 1

A single fishing line without a rod, but usually attached to a reel, held in the hands.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

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2

noun

Meaning 2

A firefighting hose held and directed by a team of people.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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3

verb

Meaning 3

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

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: fishing, hobbies, lifestyle

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4

noun

Meaning 4

a fishing line managed principally by hand

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hand line

Antonyms: none provided

Broader terms: fishing line

History

Etymology

From hand + line.