Main Line (Noun)
Meaning
The principal route of a transportation system.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The train rumbled along the main line from New York to Los Angeles, passing through mountains and deserts.
- The main line of the highway was closed due to construction, so we had to take a detour through the countryside.
- The bus company operates a main line route that runs from the airport to the city center, making multiple stops along the way.
- The airport's main line rail link is a major transportation artery, connecting passengers to the city and beyond.
- The canal's main line runs through the heart of the city, providing a scenic route for boat tours and water taxis.