bridgeline

English

noun
Definitions
  • (zoology) A tough strand forming the basis of certain spiders' webs.
  • (telecommunications) A kind of telephone line allowing numerous people to come together in a conference call.

Etymology

Compound from English bridge + 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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