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from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A two-dimensional linear continuum in five-dimensional space.

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Examples

  • My favorite superline is Fireline in smoke color in 6 and 8 pound test (use mono backing for Fireline).

    Spin-Fishing Trout Gear Check 2009

  • My favorite superline is Fireline in smoke color in 6 and 8 pound test (use mono backing for Fireline).

    Spin-Fishing Trout Gear Check 2009

  • So respool with the smallest-diameter line that’s still strong enough for the fish you target: say, a thin superline, such as 10-pound-test FireLine, on a midweight spinning reel.

    John Merwin's Secrets For Casting Farther 2009

  • For superline knots: palomar knot as a terminal knot (such as tying on a swivel).

    The Great Braid Debate 2009

  • When fishing with baits such as mirro-lures and spinnerbait type lures for speckled trout and red drum is usually go superline with a leader depending on water clarity.

    The Great Braid Debate 2009

  • The reel was spooled with 4# FireLine (a so-called superline), the fine diameter of which allowed very long casts with very small lures.

    Multi-Method Anglers Have More Fun 2009

  • I've recently highlighted the J Knot as a monofilament splice, but it was originally developed by Berkley's Dave Justice as a superline-to-mono splice.

    Splice of Choice 2009

  • For baitcasting reels, I think a superline with a more round profile tangles and digs into the spool less often.

    The Great Braid Debate 2009

  • When fishing with baits such as mirro-lures and spinnerbait type lures for speckled trout and red drum is usually go superline with a leader depending on water clarity.

    The Great Braid Debate 2009

  • Also mono is cheap and I change line frequently. 1/4lb spools of ANDE mono can be had for what 100 yards of superline costs.

    The Great Braid Debate 2009

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