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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That’s why most projects afterward focused more on straight-line folding.
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
The set has an oversized fit that’s far from slouchy, unique seam detailing, and a straight-line design that looks super polished.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Ultimately, 1970 was the most exuberant model year for the breed of automobiles whose power and tire-smoking, straight-line performance would not be revived by American manufacturers for more than four decades.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025
Dybantsa is the most physically dominant, with the ability to draw fouls at will with his straight-line slashing.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 6 Dec. 2025
The set has an oversized fit that’s far from slouchy, unique seam detailing, and a straight-line design that looks super polished.
—Clara McMahon, PEOPLE, 5 Dec. 2025
Ultimately, 1970 was the most exuberant model year for the breed of automobiles whose power and tire-smoking, straight-line performance would not be revived by American manufacturers for more than four decades.
—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 25 Nov. 2025
Dybantsa is the most physically dominant, with the ability to draw fouls at will with his straight-line slashing.
—Sam Vecenie, New York Times, 3 Nov. 2025
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“Straight-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straight-line. Accessed 10 Dec. 2025.
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