2007-03-08 15:25:47 · 15 answers · asked by Lim S 3 in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It means taking the most direct route from a beginning point. "Beeline" refers to the path/route that a bee (insect) takes to get where it is going. This "path/route" is sometimes drawn/illustrated as a weaving, dotted line, thus the term "beeline."
2007-03-08 15:28:14 · answer #1 · answered by pinky 3 · 2⤊ 2⤋
Beeline is a direct route traveled quickly (usually in the phrase make a beeline for):
E.g.: 1) The minute he came home he made a beeline for the refrigerator.
2) To move swiftly in a direct, straight course.
2007-03-08 23:29:36 · answer #2 · answered by Tiger Tracks 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
A 'beeline' is a straight line to something.
Derived from the fact that bees at the hive are tipped-off by scout bees where the nectar is in relatioin to where the sun is (or should be if an overcast day) and they fly straight to the stuff.
Even if we had the sense to know exactly where our honey is we couldn't go straight for (it) because of various obstructions but bees can fly above the obstructions straight to the spoils.
2007-03-08 23:39:22 · answer #3 · answered by Beejee 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
A beeline is made by a bee when it comes back to a nest and does a "Wiggle dance" which gives directions to a flower or polen they want, The bees then leave the nest and go streight (Beeline) to the flower.
2007-03-08 23:30:57 · answer #4 · answered by Nort 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Moving in a "beeline" is to go in as straight a line and as quickly as possible. It's kin to "as the crow flies" which means in a straight line, not according to the map.
2007-03-08 23:30:27 · answer #5 · answered by Bill H 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
beeline means like a steady flow or an instant movement or a habitual motion through the most direct and fastes route
2007-03-08 23:28:46 · answer #6 · answered by hotshot_63 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the most direct route; "he made a beeline for the bathroom
2007-03-08 23:29:34 · answer #7 · answered by sleepy 6 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Bees wander around looking for pollen, and when they find it, they don;t retrace their flight they go STRAIGHT back to the hive. "Beeline" - the straightest, fastest route to a destination.
2007-03-08 23:29:44 · answer #8 · answered by gabluesmanxlt 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋
the term "beeline" means to be compelled almost, to follow each other, as bees do when on the scent of pollen.
2007-03-08 23:29:37 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
its the same as saying "the students went directly to the canteen"
2007-03-08 23:29:57 · answer #10 · answered by Edward L 3 · 1⤊ 1⤋