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mainline in Finnish

mainline in Finnish is päärata, selkäsiima — mainline means belonging to the principal, standard, or most widely accepted version of something.

mainline in Finnish

päärata
noun
(rail transport) The principal route or line of a railway.
selkäsiima
noun
(fishing) In longline fishing the central line to which the branch lines with baits are attached.

What does "mainline" mean?

  1. adj Belonging to the principal, standard, or most widely accepted version of something.
    "The band moved from underground clubs into mainline radio play."
  2. verb To inject a drug directly into a vein.
    "The patient skinpopped for 1½ years and then started to mainline heroin."
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mainline in a sentence

  • The band moved from underground clubs into mainline radio play.
  • The patient skinpopped for 1½ years and then started to mainline heroin.
  • The character in the film is shown mainlining heroin.

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Frequently asked questions

What is "mainline" in Finnish?
"mainline" in Finnish is päärata, selkäsiima. mainline means: Belonging to the principal, standard, or most widely accepted version of something.
How do you use "mainline" in a sentence?
Example: "The band moved from underground clubs into mainline radio play." In Finnish, "mainline" is päärata, selkäsiima.
Are there other ways to say "mainline" in Finnish?
Yes — Finnish has 2 translations listed for "mainline": päärata, selkäsiima.
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