line cut
Example Sentences
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Fires that are smaller than five acres, the policy states, should include a line cut by hand or with a bulldozer around the entire perimeter, and 100% mop-up where crews extinguish remaining hot spots and smoldering material within the fire’s control lines using water and foam.
From Los Angeles Times
A caller appearing to be the chief receptionist, said they had a guest who had taken "too many drugs and alcohol", and was "trashing the entire room", before the line cut out.
From BBC
They were told to turn back, and while on the phone to Nadia the line cut out following an explosion.
From BBC
Before Khader's phone line cut off, he also said that armoured bulldozers had been brought in.
From BBC
On Sept. 26, 1894, the Ironton was being pulled by the Charles J. Kershaw steamer ship around 12:30 a.m. when it had its tow line cut after the steamer’s engine failed.
From Washington Times
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