Whipline
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Whipline is a noun meaning A cable, typically made of braided steel, used to lower and retrieve tools and instruments into oil or gas wells.
Meaning
A cable, typically made of braided steel, used to lower and retrieve tools and instruments into oil or gas wells.
Example Sentences
Because the seas were a bit rough that morning the crane was using the whip line.
Word Forms
- whiplines
- whip line
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