| LC control no. | sh2009003467 |
|---|---|
| LC classification | GV200.57 |
| Topical heading | Zip lines |
| Variant(s) | Aerial ropeslides Aerial runways Death slides (Zip lines) Flying foxes (Zip lines) Lines, Zip Ropeslides, Aerial Runways, Aerial Tyrolean crossings (Zip lines) Zip wires Ziplines |
| See also | Outdoor recreation Forest canopy tourism |
| Found in | Work cat.: 2009013577: Hicks, K.S. Zip lines, 2009. Wikipedia, Apr. 6, 209 (Zip-line; also known as a flying fox, zip wire, aerial runway, aerial ropeslide, death slide or tyrolean crossing; consists of a pulley suspended on a cable mounted on an incline. They are designed to enable a user propelled by gravity to traverse from the top to the bottom of the inclined cable, usually made of stainless steel, by holding on or attaching to the freely moving pulley. Zip-lines come in many forms, most often used as a means of entertainment. They may be short and low, intended for child's play and found on some playgrounds. Longer and higher rides are often used as a means of accessing remote areas, such as a rainforest canopy. Zip-line tours are becoming popular vacation activities, found at outdoor adventure camps or upscale resorts, where they are usually one element on a larger challenge or ropes course) Google, Apr. 6, 2009 (zip line; zip lining; zip-line; zipline) |
| Not found in | Merriam-Webster WWW dict., Apr. 6, 2009 |
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