mainline

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/ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn/ English

Definitions

noun

An airline's main operating unit, as opposed to codeshares or regional subsidiaries.
The main repository for a software project, from which different versions (forks) may be split off.

verb

To inject (a drug) directly into a vein.
To integrate (code, etc.) into the main repository for a software project, rather than separate forks.

adjective

Normal, principal or standard.
Of or pertaining to the principal route or line of a railway.
Of or pertaining to a surface railway as distinct from an underground, elevated or light rail one.

Related words

Synonyms

main mainstream primary principal traditional danger north alpine waterway trunk nord subsidiary intra-ordinary mediary intraordinary intermediary interline

Associated

shunting trackage protestantism kernel electrification protestant locomotive toll turnpike denomination bypass haul

Rhymes

saccharine malign asinine byzantine benign supine whine decline line fine

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