bee-line
Shortest path possible
A bee-line is the most direct route between two points, as bees supposedly fly straight back to their hive.
Almost always appears in the phrase make a bee-line for: She made a bee-line for the bar.
The spelling varies: bee-line, beeline, bee line.
Not curved or crooked
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- pathRoute for traveling
- coursePlanned path forward
arrow · flight · navigation · bearing · aim · vector · compass · route
Firmly committed to purpose
- focusedDirecting attention narrowly
- intentPlanned purpose
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
- single-mindedDevoted to one purpose
unwavering · driven · resolute · fixated · goal-oriented · direct · unhesitating · concentrated
straight
Not curved or crooked
- shortcutQuicker alternative path
- trajectoryPath of moving object
- pathRoute for traveling
course · arrow · flight · navigation · bearing · aim · vector · compass · route · dash
determined
Firmly committed to purpose
- focusedDirecting attention narrowly
- intentPlanned purpose
- deliberateConsciously chosen, not accidental
single-minded · unwavering · driven · resolute · fixated · goal-oriented · direct · unhesitating · concentrated · dogged
bee-linemeandering path
Route with many curves
scenic route · detour · zigzag · long way around · winding road