Running a piece of equipment, most often an engine or other powerplant, way beyond it's rated maximum, usually in an emergency situation.
Usually, denoted by taking the engine revs or temperature up into the red area on an indicator dial, risking permanent damage or catastrophic failure.
Usually, denoted by taking the engine revs or temperature up into the red area on an indicator dial, risking permanent damage or catastrophic failure.
by Eighth of Seven January 8, 2007
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When your car makes a funny noise to tell you that your need to shift gears or the engine will fucking explode
Dudebro: yeah bruh I was redlining in my 2008 camry and the engine blew up what I do my parents are gonna kill me
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Pronunciation: 'red-'lIn
Function : verb
: redline, to redline, also redlining; to engage in sexual intercourse at an extremely rapid tempo.
Origin in redline : a recommended safety limit; the fastest, farthest, or highest point or degree considered safe.
Pronunciation: 'red-'lIn
Function : verb
: redline, to redline, also redlining; to engage in sexual intercourse at an extremely rapid tempo.
Origin in redline : a recommended safety limit; the fastest, farthest, or highest point or degree considered safe.
Hank said he was redlining that bitch for an hour.
After redlining that bitch, she could barely walk.
After redlining that bitch, she could barely walk.
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