Definition

Proper noun: * A city in the United States: Moline is a city located in northwestern Illinois, on the Mississippi River.

Usage

• As a place name: The word "Moline" is used almost exclusively as a proper noun to refer to this specific geographic location.
  • John Deere's world headquarters is in Moline, Illinois.
  • We crossed the Mississippi River from Davenport into Moline.

Advanced Usage

• Historical/Industrial Context: The name "Moline" is often associated with major manufacturing, particularly agricultural equipment, due to the presence of the John Deere headquarters.
  • The company's roots in Moline date back to the 19th century.

Variants and Related Words

• Quad Cities: Moline is one of the principal cities, along with Rock Island, East Moline, Davenport, and Bettendorf, that make up the metropolitan area known as the Quad Cities.

Synonyms

• City
• Municipality

Note: As a proper noun (the name of a specific place), "Moline" does not have true synonyms. The words listed are general categories for the type of entity it is.

Noun

1. a town in northwest Illinois on the Mississippi River