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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First-generation high-performance electric vehicles, like the Tesla Model S Plaid, had a party trick that would wow first-timers: straight-line acceleration.
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Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
Due date for individuals and businesses affected by wildfires and straight-line winds in southern California that began on January 7, 2025.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
After the tornado dissipated just west of Maryland Route 5, radar indicated that the system evolved into a rear flank downdraft, producing straight-line wind damage in areas east of the highway.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
Ford Credit and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services are offering payment extensions of up to 60 days for customers affected by the storms, straight-line winds and flooding in Texas.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 14 July 2025
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Chad Kirchner, ArsTechnica, 21 July 2025
Due date for individuals and businesses affected by wildfires and straight-line winds in southern California that began on January 7, 2025.
—Kelly Phillips Erb, Forbes.com, 19 July 2025
After the tornado dissipated just west of Maryland Route 5, radar indicated that the system evolved into a rear flank downdraft, producing straight-line wind damage in areas east of the highway.
—Todd Karpovich, Baltimore Sun, 15 July 2025
Ford Credit and Lincoln Automotive Financial Services are offering payment extensions of up to 60 days for customers affected by the storms, straight-line winds and flooding in Texas.
—Jamie L. Lareau, USA Today, 14 July 2025
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“Straight-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straight-line. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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