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Definition of Danger line
1. Noun. A line beyond which it is dangerous to go.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Danger Line
Literary usage of Danger line
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Bulletin by United States Weather Bureau (1904)
"This stage was 0.9 foot higher than the previous high-water record of May 13, 1897.
The water did not recede to the danger line until May 21. ..."
2. The Coming Climax in the Destinies of America by Lester Coe Hubbard (1891)
"CHAPTER VI NEARING THE DANGER-LINE "There are virtuous and peaceful individuals,
whose pure morality, quiet habits, opulence and talents fit them to be the ..."
3. The Sacred Books of China: The Texts of Confucianism by James Legge (1899)
"He will by his efforts only involve himself more deeply in danger. Line 2 is
strong, and in the centre. Its subject is unable, indeed, to escape altogether ..."
4. The American and English Railroad Cases: A Collection of All Cases Affecting by Frank Cyrus Smith, Thomas Johnson Michie, United States Courts, Great Britain Courts, Canada Courts (1908)
"Street Railways—danger line.—In an action against a street railway company for
running over a four year old child it is not error to assume that, as to her, ..."
5. Hypnotism and hypnotic suggestion: A Scientific Treatise on the Uses and by American College of Sciences (1900)
"It is evident, therefore, that the danger line in hypnotism is coincident with
that which divides truth from error. On error's side lies constant danger in ..."
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