gave someone line

A form of give someone line — To unreel more fishing line so that a hooked fish has more freedom to tire itself out.

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Meanings

verb
  1. pastsimple past of give someone line
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“gave someone line.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20someone%20line. Accessed November 5, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “gave someone line,” accessed November 5, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/gave%20someone%20line.

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