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longline

The correct spelling is longline.

How to pronounce longline

noun

Say it like: Lon-gli-ne

The correct spelling is longline. Gear consisting of a long and thick main line, with baited hooks attached at intervals by means of branch lines called snoods (or gangions)

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Meanings

noun

  1. 1.Gear consisting of a long and thick main line, with baited hooks attached at intervals by means of branch lines called snoods (or gangions)
  2. 2.A slackline which runs a considerable distance

verb

  1. 1.To fish with a line of this kind.

adjective

  1. 1.(female clothing) longer than usual; especially reaching to the hips

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