tramline

[ tram-lahyn ]

noun

, British.

1. a streetcar system.
2. a streetcar route or track.

tramline

/ ˈtræmˌlaɪn /

noun

1. Also calledtramway often plural the tracks on which a tram runs
2. the route taken by a tram
3. often plural the outer markings along the sides of a tennis or badminton court
4. plural a set of guiding principles

Word History and Origins

Origin of tramline¹

First recorded in 1885–90; tram ¹ + line ¹

Example Sentences

The tramlines are now set for the battles ahead, a member of the cabinet tells me.

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The boy had at least 19 so-called tramline wounds, indicative of having been caused by the bamboo cane Robinson admitted using.

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It will set the broad tramlines for the election choices.

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Dominating the view through the floor-to-ceiling windows, across a dual carriageway and tramline, is a vast sports complex, with two 4G football pitches.

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With the second set in the balance, Jabeur hit a fine backhand return winner to start the game and then forced Rybakina to twice push backhands into the tramlines.

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