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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Numerous trees and powerlines were knocked down in the storm and powerful straight-line winds also caused significant damage in Bentonville, where part of the courthouse Part of the courthouse was destroyed, Moehring said.
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Cory Peeler, ABC News, 26 May 2024
In addition to the powerful straight-line winds that battered Southeast Texas, the weather service confirmed at least two tornadoes, including an EF-1 with winds 86-110 mph near Pine Island, Texas, and another tornado near Cypress, Texas, in Harris County.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
Its straight-line silhouette has a long skirt with side slits for airflow and handy pockets to boot.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
President Joe Biden also issued a disaster declaration for seven counties in Texas, including Harris, over severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding since April 26.
—Lekan Oyekanmi, Fortune, 18 May 2024
Described as a long-striding, straight-line burner, the 6-foot-1, 193-pound receiver ran the 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds at the NFL scouting combine.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2024
The asset will be amortized on a straight-line basis over a seven-year period.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2024
Tallahassee, Florida is assessing damage after the city was bombarded with 100-mph straight-line winds and three tornadoes on Friday.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
Damaging straight-line winds and large hail are the primary threats.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 9 May 2024
Cory Peeler, ABC News, 26 May 2024
In addition to the powerful straight-line winds that battered Southeast Texas, the weather service confirmed at least two tornadoes, including an EF-1 with winds 86-110 mph near Pine Island, Texas, and another tornado near Cypress, Texas, in Harris County.
—Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA TODAY, 19 May 2024
Its straight-line silhouette has a long skirt with side slits for airflow and handy pockets to boot.
—Clara McMahon, Peoplemag, 18 May 2024
President Joe Biden also issued a disaster declaration for seven counties in Texas, including Harris, over severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes and flooding since April 26.
—Lekan Oyekanmi, Fortune, 18 May 2024
Described as a long-striding, straight-line burner, the 6-foot-1, 193-pound receiver ran the 40-yard dash in 4.36 seconds at the NFL scouting combine.
—Brian Wacker, Baltimore Sun, 27 Apr. 2024
The asset will be amortized on a straight-line basis over a seven-year period.
—Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2024
Tallahassee, Florida is assessing damage after the city was bombarded with 100-mph straight-line winds and three tornadoes on Friday.
—Julia Gomez, USA TODAY, 13 May 2024
Damaging straight-line winds and large hail are the primary threats.
—Haadiza Ogwude, The Enquirer, 9 May 2024
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“Straight-line.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/straight-line. Accessed 31 May. 2024.
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