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beeline

The correct spelling is beeline.

How to pronounce beeline

/ˈbiːlaɪn/
noun

IPA: /ˈbiːlaɪn/

Say it like: Bee-lin-e

The correct spelling is beeline. A very direct or quick path or trip. For example: "The children made a beeline to the swimming pool."

Usage Examples

The children made a beeline to the swimming pool.

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A very direct or quick path or trip.
  2. 2.A dynamite fuse made with a small quantity of dynamite powder along its length, so that the spark travels quickly and at a specific known rate.

verb

  1. 1.To travel in a straight course, ignoring established paths of travel.

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