(telecommunications) In radio communications, the link from a fixed location (e.g., a base station) to a mobile user. If the link includes a communications relay satellite, the forward link will consist of both an uplink (base station to satellite) and a downlink (satellite to mobile user).

Alternative spelling of down line

Describing a lower level in a hierarchical management structure

(telecommunications) In radio communications, the link from a mobile user to a fixed base station. If the link includes a communications relay satellite, the reverse link will consist of both an uplink (mobile station to satellite) and a downlink (satellite to base station).

plural of in-line skate

A division in altitude (or latitude) above which trees tend not to grow on mountains.

(art) A form of geometric perspective in which parallel lines are represented as converging in order to give the illusion of depth and distance.

(US) A construction toy consisting of miniature, notched logs from which log cabins and similar buildings may be made.

plural of linear combination

plural of linear transformation