straight-line
adjective
1
: being a mechanical linkage or equivalent device designed to produce or copy motion in a straight line
2
: having the principal parts arranged in a straight line
3
: marked by a uniform spread and especially in equal segments over a given term
straight-line amortization
straight-line depreciation
4
: occurring, measured, or made in or along a straight line
straight-line motion
straight-line extrapolation
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Due date for individuals and businesses affected by wildfires and straight-line winds in southern California that began on January 7, 2025.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
That includes those who live or have businesses in the Los Angeles-area communities ravaged by wildfires and straight-line winds.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Duran impresses for his hardworking, straight-line game.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Primary threats include straight-line, damaging winds and a possible isolated tornado.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 29 Dec. 2024
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Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
That includes those who live or have businesses in the Los Angeles-area communities ravaged by wildfires and straight-line winds.
—Kendrick Marshall, Sacramento Bee, 13 Jan. 2025
Duran impresses for his hardworking, straight-line game.
—Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 10 Jan. 2025
Primary threats include straight-line, damaging winds and a possible isolated tornado.
—Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 29 Dec. 2024
See all Example Sentences for straight-line
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“Straight-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straight-line. Accessed 30 Jan. 2025.
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