zip line
nounDefinition of zip line
: a cable suspended above an incline to which a pulley and harness are attached for a rider
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The wife was going down the zip line first, and was still halfway down the cable when her husband started on the line from behind, slamming into her. — Megan Friedman, Popular Mechanics, "Honeymooning Couple in Fatal Ziplining Accident," 10 July 2018 The zip line will allow two riders to fly down the mountain side by side for more than a mile, reaching speeds of up to 60 mph. — Hugo Martin, latimes.com, "Another weak snow season brings zip lines, yoga, cycling to California resorts this summer," 29 June 2018 Camp Cullen also has its own fun equipment for children such as water slides and zip lines. — Jacob Mcadams, Houston Chronicle, "Children enjoy outdoor adventure at Hug-a-Tree event," 20 May 2018 Fanken got stuck halfway along the zip line, and Tishman came behind her, colliding with her mid-air. — Chabeli Herrera, Sun-Sentinel.com, "Honeymooner cruising from Lauderdale killed in zipline mishap," 9 July 2018 Daring visitors may also want to travel down one of the five zip lines that extend 300 feet above the gorge. — Zahria Rogers, The Courier-Journal, "Kentucky's 7 best parks and recreation areas that you have to explore," 29 June 2018 The play area will include a zip line with companion harnesses so a parent or a partner can accompany a child. — Matt Campbell, kansascity, "KC Zoo says it's first to open 'all-inclusive' playground for kids with disabilities | The Kansas City Star," 15 Mar. 2018 Let freedom fly this summer at one of Michigan's several zip line and adventure courses. — Caroline Blackmon, Detroit Free Press, "6 of the best zip line courses in Michigan," 3 July 2018 The Lake Geneva canopy tour includes nine zip lines, five sky bridges and three spiral staircases. — Amy Schwabe, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, "Here's 7 ways you and your kids can explore new heights in and around Milwaukee," 28 June 2018These example sentences are selected automatically from various online news sources to reflect current usage of the word 'zip line.' Views expressed in the examples do not represent the opinion of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback.
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