wireline

English

noun
Definitions
  • (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.

Etymology

Compound from English wire + English line (figure, stated positions of a political religious group).

Origin

English

line

Gloss

figure, stated positions of a political religious group

Kanji

姿

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