beeline

Definition

A very direct or quick path or trip.

Etymology

From bee + line, due to the belief that a bee returns to its hive in a straight course, originally an Americanism.

Example Sentences

• "to make / strike a beeline for / to something"
• "The children made a beeline to the swimming pool."
• "Discussing these and kindred topics they made a beeline across the back of the Customhouse and passed under the Loop Line bridge where a brazier of coke burning in front of a sentrybox or something like one attracted their rather lagging footsteps."