dew line

D d

Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doo, dyoo lahyn]
- /du, dyu laɪn/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [doo, dyoo lahyn]
- /du, dyu laɪn/

Definitions of dew line words

noun acronym dew line distant early warning line, a network of radar stations situated mainly in Arctic regions to give early warning of aircraft or missile attack on North America 3
noun dew line a line of radar stations near the 70th parallel in North America, maintained by Canada and the United States, intended to give warning of hostile aircraft or missiles 3
noun dew line a 3000-mile (4800–km)–long network of radar stations north of the Arctic Circle, maintained by the U.S. and Canada for providing advance warning of the approach of hostile planes, missiles, etc. 1

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Origin of dew line

First appearance:

before 1955

One of the 4% newest English words

1955-60; D(istant) E(arly) W(arning)

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Parts of speech for Dew line

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dew line popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 39% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 65% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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