redline
What is another word for redline? Here is its meaning, with related words and examples.
Noun — The maximum safe speed or limit at which a machine, especially an engine, is designed to run.
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How to use redline
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
hit the redline
redline a document
redlining practices
Etymology
From red plus line, from the practice of marking corrections in red pen and the red zone on a tachometer.
Full origin of redline →Frequently asked questions
What does “redline” mean?
The word “redline” means the maximum safe speed or limit at which a machine, especially an engine, is designed to run. In plain terms, depending on context: an engine's speed limit, marked-up edits on a document, or discriminatory denial of services to an area.
How do you pronounce “redline”?
“Redline” is pronounced REHD-lyn (/ˈɹɛd.laɪn/ in IPA).
How do you use “redline” in a sentence?
Here is “redline” used in a sentence: “The tachometer needle crept toward the redline as he floored the accelerator.”
What part of speech is “redline”?
Depending on how it is used, “redline” can be a noun and a verb.
How many meanings does “redline” have?
“Redline” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the maximum safe speed or limit at which a machine, especially an engine, is designed to run.
Related words
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