Entity: HIGHLINE
Highline refers to a high-voltage electric transmission line or a line/cable between ships or from ship to shore for cargo or crew transfer. It can also be associated with highlining, an extreme sport involving walking on a tensioned line at great heights.
HIGHLINE
Etymology
The term 'highline' likely originates from the combination of 'high' and 'line', reflecting its use in high-voltage electric transmission lines or lines/cables between ships.
Definition
Highline can refer to a high-voltage electric transmission line or a line/cable between ships or from ship to shore for cargo or crew transfer. It can also be associated with highlining, an extreme sport involving walking on a tensioned line at great heights.
Historical Context
The use of highline technology in electric transmission dates back to the early days of electricity distribution. The practice of highlining between ships has been a common method of transferring goods and personnel at sea for centuries.
Cultural Significance
Highlining as an extreme sport has gained popularity among thrill-seekers and adventurers. It requires physical and mental strength, balance, and focus to navigate the thin line suspended at significant heights.
Related Concepts
Highline is related to concepts such as tightrope walking, slacklining, and zip-lining, all of which involve traversing a suspended line at varying heights and tension levels.
See Also
A term used to describe a high-voltage electric transmission line or a line/cable between ships or from ship to shore for cargo or crew transfer. It can also refer to the extreme sport of highlining, which involves walking on a tensioned line at great heights.