fall line
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Tweet n. 1. The steepest possible line of descent from a given point on a slope. 2. A line connecting the waterfalls of upland rivers before they reach a common coastal plain, often marking the limit of upstream navigation and indicating a zone of potential water power for industrial purposes. |
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