line drop

noun

, Electricity.

1. the decrease in voltage between two points on an electric line, often caused by resistance or leakage along the line.

Word History and Origins

Origin of line drop¹

First recorded in 1890–95

Example Sentences

“That was an off-the-trend line drop that was highly anomalous,” Morenoff said.

From Seattle Times

Two white partridges, almost invisible in the tree line, drop dead.

From The Guardian

Nordstrom, which has said its decision to drop the Ivanka Trump line was based on business rather than politics, reportedly saw sales of that line drop by a third over the last fiscal year, and even more precipitously in the weeks before the election.

From Seattle Times

Nordstrom, which has said its decision to drop the Ivanka Trump line was based on business rather than politics, reportedly saw sales of that line drop by a third over the last fiscal year, and even more precipitously in the weeks before the election.

From Seattle Times

"Because gas travels through pipelines at a relatively slow rate, approximately 30 miles per hour, rapid changes in demand at these plants quickly draws down supply in the pipeline; operating pressures in the line drop and must be replaced quickly both to maintain operating pressure and continue to meet demand," Prosper said.

From Los Angeles Times