gas line

• Rohr oder Leitung, die Erdgas oder Propan von der Versorgungsquelle zu einem Gebäude, Gerät oder Fahrzeug leitet, zum Heizen, Kochen oder als Kraftstoff. Umgangssprachlich auch die Versorgungsleitung eines Hauses.

A pipe or tube used to transport natural gas or propane from a supply source to a building, appliance, or vehicle for heating, cooking, or fuel purposes.

1. Fuel supply pipeB1formal

   A pipe or tube that carries natural gas or gasoline from a source to a building, appliance, or vehicle.

   Gasleitung

   • The plumber repaired the gas line to the kitchen stove.
   • A leak in the gas line caused a small explosion.
   • The city is replacing old gas lines to improve safety.

2. Queue for fuelB1informalamerican

   A line of vehicles waiting to refuel at a gas station.

   Warteschlange vor der Tankstelle

   • There was a long gas line at the station due to the shortage.
   • We waited in the gas line for over thirty minutes.
   • The gas line stretched all the way down the street.