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zipline

/ˈzɪpˌlaɪn/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"The kids enjoyed the thrilling zipline at the park. "
technology sport entertainment device machine action

Related Words

Illustration decided

decided verb

/dɪˈsaɪdəd/

To resolve (a contest, problem, dispute, etc.); to choose, determine, or settle

"Her last-minute goal decided the game."

Illustration mounted

mounted verb

/ˈmaʊntɪd/

To get upon; to ascend; to climb.

"to mount stairs"

Illustration enjoyed

enjoyed verb

/ɪnˈdʒɔɪd/

To receive pleasure or satisfaction from something

"Enjoy your holidays!   I enjoy dancing."

Illustration suspended

suspended verb

/səˈspɛndɪd/

To halt something temporarily.

"The meeting was suspended for lunch."

Illustration incline

incline noun

/ɪnˈklaɪn/ /ˈɪnklaɪn/

A slope.

"To reach the building, we had to climb a steep incline."

Illustration adventure

adventure noun

/ædˈvɛnt͡ʃɚ/ /ədˈvɛnt͡ʃə/

The encountering of risks; a bold undertaking, in which dangers are likely to be encountered, and the issue is staked upon unforeseen events; a daring feat.

"Climbing Mount Everest was a great adventure, filled with potential dangers and unexpected challenges. "

Illustration vacation

vacation noun

/veɪˈkeɪʃ(ə)n/ /veɪˈkeɪʃən/

Freedom from some business or activity.

"After a long week of school, my vacation was a welcome freedom from studying. "

Illustration designed

designed verb

/dɪˈzaɪnd/

To plan and carry out (a picture, work of art, construction etc.).

"The students designed posters for the school fair. "

Illustration favorite

favorite noun

/ˈfeɪv.ɹɪt/

A person or thing who enjoys special regard or favour.

"My favorite book is the one about space exploration. "

Illustration thrilling

thrilling verb

/ˈθɹɪlɪŋ/

To suddenly excite someone, or to give someone great pleasure; to (figuratively) electrify; to experience such a sensation.

"The roller coaster ride was thrilling the children. "

Illustration gravity

gravity noun

/ˈɡɹævɪti/

The state or condition of having weight; weight; heaviness.

"The gravity of the situation made everyone in the classroom quiet. "

Illustration another

another pronoun

/æˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /əˈnʌð.ə(ɹ)/ /æˈnʌð.ɚ/ /əˈnʌð.ɚ/

An additional one of the same kind.

"There is one sterling and here is another"