beeline

English

/ˈbiːlaɪn/

noun
Definitions
  • A very direct or quick path or trip.
  • (mining) A dynamite fuse made with a small quantity of dynamite powder along its length, so that the spark travels quickly and at a specific known rate.

Etymology

Compound from English bee (get-together, gathering, bracelet, ring, metal ring, contest) + English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group).

Origin

English

line

Gloss

figure, stated positions of a political religious group

Kanji

姿

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