zip line

noun

|Updated on: 19 Jun 2018

Definition of zip line

: a cable suspended above an incline to which a pulley and harness are attached for a rider

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zip-line

play \ˈzip-ˌlīn\ intransitive verb

Recent Examples of zip line from the Web

The countries are teeming with adventurers of all ages, sizes, and nationalities who come to hike, bike, scuba dive, skydive, bungee jump, paraglide, parasail, zip line, or otherwise test their fitness, nerve, and dexterity.

— rick warner, BostonGlobe.com, "Trying out all the adventures Australia and New Zealand have to offer," 12 June 2018
The ship's top deck also offers a ropes course called Adventure Trail and two of the longest zip lines at sea (at 394 feet).

— gene sloan, USA TODAY, "Fast-growing MSC Cruises unveils third new ship in a year, MSC Seaview," 11 June 2018
Connecticut has more than a half-dozen perhaps tamer zip lines and rope courses to thrill your inner Tarzan.

— hartford courant, courant.com, "10 Ways To Kick Off Summer," 21 May 2018
Yoga, spiritual-healing workshops and visual arts make up some of the nonmusical activities available, as well as North America’s longest and highest zip line.

— gareth vipers, WSJ, "Summer Music Festivals for All Tastes," 19 May 2018
The booking pace for hotels and other activities, such as tours for lava viewing, zip lines and glass bottom boats have fallen 50 percent.

— Washington Post, "Hawaii volcano eruption costs tourism industry millions," 15 May 2018
The booking pace for hotels and other activities, such as tours for lava viewing, zip lines and glass bottom boats have fallen 50 percent.

— CBS News, "Gas released by volcano eruption poses immediate danger, officials warn," 15 May 2018
There is now a restaurant and visitor center next to the Skywalk, along with a western-themed town and guest cabins, guided whitewater rafting and a zip line strung over a side canyon.

— annette mcgivney, Outside Online, "300 Flights Through the Grand Canyon's Helicopter Alley," 24 May 2018
Tee off at the park’s golf course, test out a new board at the skatepark, tire out the kids on the zip lines at the spray park, or just take in the views of the Duwamish River and the Olympic Mountains.

— crystal paul, The Seattle Times, "Seattle beyond the Space Needle: Pick an itinerary and explore this summer," 14 May 2018

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