HANDLINE


Meaning of HANDLINE in English

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

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