Definitions for redlines

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Spelling: [verb red-lahyn; noun red- Redlines is a 8 letter English word. It's valid Words with friends word worth 10 points.

You can make 333 anagrams from letters in redlines (deeilnrs).

Definitions for redlines

noun

1. Automotive. the maximum rotational speed, or angular velocity, of the engine crankshaft that is considered safe: often measured in rpm. a red line or boundary of a red area that delineates such a value, as on a tachometer.
2. Automotive. the maximum rotational speed, or angular velocity, of the engine crankshaft that is considered safe: often measured in rpm. a red line or boundary of a red area that delineates such a value, as on a tachometer.

verb (used with object)

1. to treat by redlining (an area or neighborhood).
2. to establish the recommended safe speed of (an airplane):
3. to draw a canceling red line through (an item on a list).
4. to mark or designate for cancellation, rejection, dismissal, or the like:
5. to cause (an airplane) to be grounded.
6. to treat by redlining (an area or neighborhood).
7. to establish the recommended safe speed of (an airplane):
8. to draw a canceling red line through (an item on a list).
9. to mark or designate for cancellation, rejection, dismissal, or the like:
10. to cause (an airplane) to be grounded.

verb (used without object)

1. to engage in redlining.
2. to engage in redlining.

Origin of redlines

First recorded in 1940-45; red¹ + line¹

Examples for redlines

Walker gained a love of car racing from starring in the films, racing cars in the redline Time Attack racing series.

Walker gained a love of car racing from starring in the films, racing cars in the redline Time Attack racing series.