wireline

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. Synonym of landline.
  2. A wire that runs from a drill rig down into the drill hole to support a dead load or other downhole tool.

Word forms

wireline wirelines

Etymology

From wire + line.

Synonyms

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