mainline

[ meyn-lahyn, -lahyn ]

/ ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn, -ˈlaɪn /

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verb (used without object), main·lined, main·lin·ing.Slang.

to inject a narcotic, especially heroin, directly into a vein.

to use or enjoy something without restriction: to mainline on TV movies.

verb (used with object), main·lined, main·lin·ing.Slang.

to inject (a narcotic, especially heroin) directly into a vein.

to use, enjoy, or imbibe (something) without restriction: mainlining coffee all day long.

adjective

having a principal, established, or widely accepted position; major; mainstream: the membership of mainline churches.

Origin of mainline

1935–40, Americanism; v., adj. use of main line

Words nearby mainline

main gauche, main idea, mainland, mainland China, mainlander, mainline, mainliner, mainly, main man, main market, mainmast

Definition for mainline (2 of 3)

main line

noun

a principal line or route of a railroad, as contrasted with a branch or secondary one.

a principal highway.

Slang.

a prominent and readily accessible vein of the body that may be used for a narcotic's injection.
the act of mainlining.

Origin of main line

First recorded in 1835–45

Definition for mainline (3 of 3)

Main Line

noun

a fashionable residential district west of Philadelphia.

any fashionable district where socially prominent people live.

OTHER WORDS FROM Main Line

Main-Line, adjectiveMain-Liner, noun

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Example sentences from the Web for mainline

And mainline Protestant denominations find themselves shrinking.
Is American Christianity Becoming a Workout Cult?|Michael Schulson|April 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
Mainline Protestant denominations are in marked decline and Evangelical Christianity is in slow retrograde.
Demographics Or Destiny in 2016|Lloyd Green|March 10, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This collaboration is different from our mainline collection, but the PETER PILOTTO woman is the same.
Peter Pilotto Makes Target Go Pop in Latest Collaboration|The Fashion Beast Team|February 7, 2014|DAILY BEAST
The decline of mainline Protestantism has also undermined this sort of prudent, empirically-minded Republicanism.
Sam’s Club Republicans Vs. the Tea Party|Peter Beinart|October 29, 2013|DAILY BEAST

Mainline Republicans like Mitch McConnell backed the losing candidate in the Republican primary.
Midterm Madness: McCain, Reid, & 10 Hot Races to Watch|Samuel P. Jacobs|August 22, 2010|DAILY BEAST
Sidetrack your emotions if you can and stick to the mainline!
Cleek of Scotland Yard|Thomas W. Hanshew

British Dictionary definitions for mainline

main line

noun

railways

the trunk route between two points, usually fed by branch lines
(as modifier)a main-line station

US a main road

verb mainline

(intr) slang to inject a drug into a vein

adjective mainline

having an important position, esp having responsibility for the main areas of activity

Derived forms of main line

mainliner, noun

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单词	mainline
释义	mainline [ meyn-lahyn, -lahyn ] / ˈmeɪnˌlaɪn, -ˈlaɪn / SEE SYNONYMS FOR mainline ON THESAURUS.COM verb (used without object), main·lined, main·lin·ing.Slang. to inject a narcotic, especially heroin, directly into a vein. to use or enjoy something without restriction: to mainline on TV movies. verb (used with object), main·lined, main·lin·ing.Slang. to inject (a narcotic, especially heroin) directly into a vein. to use, enjoy, or imbibe (something) without restriction: mainlining coffee all day long. adjective having a principal, established, or widely accepted position; major; mainstream: the membership of mainline churches. Origin of mainline 1935–40, Americanism; v., adj. use of main line Words nearby mainline main gauche, main idea, mainland, mainland China, mainlander, mainline, mainliner, mainly, main man, main market, mainmast Definition for mainline (2 of 3) main line noun a principal line or route of a railroad, as contrasted with a branch or secondary one. a principal highway. Slang. a prominent and readily accessible vein of the body that may be used for a narcotic's injection. the act of mainlining. Origin of main line First recorded in 1835–45 Definition for mainline (3 of 3) Main Line noun a fashionable residential district west of Philadelphia. any fashionable district where socially prominent people live. OTHER WORDS FROM Main Line Main-Line, adjectiveMain-Liner, noun Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for mainline And mainline Protestant denominations find themselves shrinking. Is American Christianity Becoming a Workout Cult?\|Michael Schulson\|April 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST Mainline Protestant denominations are in marked decline and Evangelical Christianity is in slow retrograde. Demographics Or Destiny in 2016\|Lloyd Green\|March 10, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This collaboration is different from our mainline collection, but the PETER PILOTTO woman is the same. Peter Pilotto Makes Target Go Pop in Latest Collaboration\|The Fashion Beast Team\|February 7, 2014\|DAILY BEAST The decline of mainline Protestantism has also undermined this sort of prudent, empirically-minded Republicanism. Sam’s Club Republicans Vs. the Tea Party\|Peter Beinart\|October 29, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Mainline Republicans like Mitch McConnell backed the losing candidate in the Republican primary. Midterm Madness: McCain, Reid, & 10 Hot Races to Watch\|Samuel P. Jacobs\|August 22, 2010\|DAILY BEAST Sidetrack your emotions if you can and stick to the mainline! Cleek of Scotland Yard\|Thomas W. Hanshew British Dictionary definitions for mainline main line noun railways the trunk route between two points, usually fed by branch lines (as modifier)a main-line station US a main road verb mainline (intr) slang to inject a drug into a vein adjective mainline having an important position, esp having responsibility for the main areas of activity Derived forms of main line mainliner, noun Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to mainline prime, major, dominant, preeminent, outstanding, leading, primary, key, paramount, main, predominant, prominent, booming, comfortable, well-to-do, well-heeled, well-off, affluent, rich, wealthy
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mainline

verb (used without object), main·lined, main·lin·ing.Slang.

verb (used with object), main·lined, main·lin·ing.Slang.

adjective

Origin of mainline

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Definition for mainline (2 of 3)

noun

Origin of main line

Definition for mainline (3 of 3)

noun

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Example sentences from the Web for mainline

British Dictionary definitions for mainline

noun

verb mainline

adjective mainline

Derived forms of main line

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