I. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ noun
1. : a line managed chiefly by direct contact with the hands: as
a. : any of several comparatively simple arrangements of hooks and line designed for use in the hands of or under the immediate and continuous supervision of a fisherman — opposed to setline
b. : the line on a hand lead
c. : a line used without rod or reel for fishing
2. : a fire hose of small diameter
II. ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ intransitive verb
: to fish with a handline
• hand·lin·er ˈ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ə(r) noun