in straight line
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The pallets are to be equidistant; the wheel teeth of the “club” form; there are to be two rollers; wheel, pallet, and balance centers are to be in straight line.
From An Analysis of the Lever Escapement by Playtner, H. R.
The fork and roller action in straight line, right, or any other angle is delineated after the methods we are about to give.
From An Analysis of the Lever Escapement by Playtner, H. R.
At that time there was placed in it the largest number of Monroe possessions in existence, handed down for five generations in straight line to his descendants, who made the shrine possible.
From Legends of the Skyline Drive and the Great Valley of Virginia by Northington, Etta Belle Walker
When that glow became dazzling for Terran eyes the miniature sun swung out, not in orbit but in straight line of flight, heading to their right.
From Storm Over Warlock by Norton, Andre
The descending ball was in straight line with that elegant hat.
From The High School Left End Dick & Co. Grilling on the Football Gridiron by Hancock, H. Irving (Harrie Irving)
