"geronimo line" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: geronimo lines [plural]
Etymology: * From Geronimo, in reference to the interjection used by parachutists + line. Etymology templates: {{m|en|Geronimo}} Geronimo, {{m|en|line}} line Head templates: {{en-noun}} geronimo line (plural geronimo lines)
  1. (oil industry) A zipline tethered from the top of a derrick to allow escape in case of emergency. Categories (topical): Oil industry Synonyms: Tinkerbell line, Geronimo line
    Sense id: en-geronimo_line-en-noun-DwL3KlOM Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header

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