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airline

[ air-lahyn ]

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noun

Aeronautics.
1. a system furnishing air transport, usually scheduled, between specified points.
2. the airplanes, airports, etc., of such a system.
3. Often airlines. a company that owns or operates such a system.
a direct line; beeline.
an airhose used to pipe air to a deep-sea diver, pneumatic drill, etc.

airline

/ ˈɛəˌ��ɪ�� /

1. a system or organization that provides scheduled flights for passengers or cargo
2. ( as modifier )
  an airline pilot
a hose or tube carrying air under pressure
a beeline

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Origin of airline¹

First recorded in 1910–15; air ¹ + line ¹

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Gurr began dissecting the figure’s innards, working primarily with parts from the airline industry.

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Prosecutors have indicted former South Korean President Moon Jae-in on charges of bribery related to his former son-in-law's job at an airline.

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The airline said crews evacuated the cabin when flames were seen in part of one of the plane's two main engines.

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In recent years I’ve given in to the traps of airlines — paying extra when I can to select my seat, for those two extra inches of legroom.

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“Hey, I’m Nick,” he said with a drawl as if he were John Wayne or an airline pilot.

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