English Explanatory Dictionary

scare line

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A long rope, cable, or other line that is used to frighten fish into an area where they are more easily caught using other gear.
  2. A phrase or message used as a headline or quote that distorts the facts in order to alarm the reader or listener.

Word forms

scare line scare lines scare-line
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