ZIPLINE

Zip-line

A zip-line consists of a pulley suspended on a cable, usually made of stainless steel, mounted on an incline. It is designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to travel from the top to the bottom of the inclined cable by holding on to, or attaching to, the freely moving pulley. Zip-lines come in many forms, most often used as a means of entertainment. They may be short and low, intended for child's play and found on some playgrounds. Longer and higher rides are often used as a means of accessing remote areas, such as a rainforest canopy. Zip line tours are becoming popular vacation activities, found at outdoor adventure camps or upscale resorts, where they may ...

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zipline

Noun

  1. A pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline, designed to enable a user to travel from one point to another by means of gravity.
  2. A trip on a zipline.

Verb

  1. To travel by zipline.


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