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
Examples of straight-line in a Sentence
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Tornado damage often has a chaotic appearance, according to NWS, whereas straight-line winds usually uproot trees in the same direction.
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John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2024
Nonetheless, if the U9 were to come stateside, it would likely be quickly drafted into some straight-line races with similarly potent vehicles from McClaren and others.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Geis shot a straight-line kick towards the center of the goal, but the shot was saved by St. Francis goalkeeper Arya Jamkhandi.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024
Other reports of storm damage in Southern Indiana were believed to be from straight-line winds, according to the National Weather Service.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 11 Feb. 2024
Officials will continue to assess damage to determine how many tornadoes, as opposed to straight-line winds, touched down in the state.
—USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024
The simpler way to move around the pallet would be a set of straight-line walking paths with pivots in between.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2024
Beyond rain and thunder, severe convective storms can spawn damaging phenomena such as hail, tornadoes and straight-line winds.
—Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 9 Jan. 2024
But for the time-crunched, here’s my summary: AI has enormous potential to transform business and society, but don’t expect a straight-line climb to the sky.
—Alan Murray, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2024
John Tufts, The Indianapolis Star, 15 Mar. 2024
Nonetheless, if the U9 were to come stateside, it would likely be quickly drafted into some straight-line races with similarly potent vehicles from McClaren and others.
—William Roberson, Forbes, 28 Feb. 2024
Geis shot a straight-line kick towards the center of the goal, but the shot was saved by St. Francis goalkeeper Arya Jamkhandi.
—Nathan Canilao, The Mercury News, 25 Feb. 2024
Other reports of storm damage in Southern Indiana were believed to be from straight-line winds, according to the National Weather Service.
—Leo Bertucci, The Courier-Journal, 11 Feb. 2024
Officials will continue to assess damage to determine how many tornadoes, as opposed to straight-line winds, touched down in the state.
—USA TODAY, 10 Jan. 2024
The simpler way to move around the pallet would be a set of straight-line walking paths with pivots in between.
—Ron Amadeo, Ars Technica, 6 Feb. 2024
Beyond rain and thunder, severe convective storms can spawn damaging phenomena such as hail, tornadoes and straight-line winds.
—Richard Vanderford, WSJ, 9 Jan. 2024
But for the time-crunched, here’s my summary: AI has enormous potential to transform business and society, but don’t expect a straight-line climb to the sky.
—Alan Murray, Fortune, 4 Jan. 2024
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“Straight-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straight-line. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.
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