WIRELINE

Etymology

Noun

wireline (plural wirelines)

(telecommunications) A landline.

(oil drilling) A wire that runs from a drill rig down into the drill hole to support a dead load or other downhole tool.

Synonyms

• landline

Source: Wiktionary



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Word of the Day

22 February 2025

ANALYSIS

(noun) the use of closed-class words instead of inflections: e.g., ‘the father of the bride’ instead of ‘the bride’s father’


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