short line

Noun

Meaning

a transportation system that operates over relatively short distances

Source: WordNet

Synonyms

small business brief period branch lines brief skirt alternative cycle abrupt sequence abstract order abstract sequence acting series alternate cycle brief array brief chain brief course brief cycle brief effect
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Antonyms

endless chain constant loop considerable period of time continual cycle continuous chain continuous loop
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Hypernyms

transportation transit transportation system

Examples

Also, the server must wait until the ball passes the short line before stepping out of the service box, otherwise it is a fault serve. Source: Internet

He said the short line in Rock and Nobles counties, which connects with both Union Pacific and Burlington Northern Santa Fe lines, is vital and creates competition in the marketplace. Source: Internet

The rail system would be a short line intended to carry freight from the area of San Juan County, south through the Navajo Nation and to the established Interstate 40 corridor railroad. Source: Internet

As races became more intensive, both riders from the team began riding on the track at the same time, one going fast on the short line around the bottom of the track and the other idling higher up until his turn comes to take over. Source: Internet

For a short line, only a series impedance Z is considered, while C and Y are ignored. Source: Internet

For a short line, the heating of conductors due to line losses sets a thermal limit. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

short leg short letter short life short list short loin short mackerel