English dictionary
line
/l/aI/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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a formation of people or things one beside another
ExamplesThe line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed.
They were arrayed in line of battle.
The cast stood in line for the curtain call.
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a mark that is long relative to its width
ExamplesHe drew a line on the chart.
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a formation of people or things one behind another
ExamplesThe line stretched clear around the corner.
You must wait in a long line at the checkout counter.
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a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
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text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen
ExamplesThe letter consisted of three short lines.
There are six lines in every stanza.
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a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
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a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)
ExamplesThey attacked the enemy's line.
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a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
ExamplesI can't follow your line of reasoning.
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a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
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a connected series of events or actions or developments
ExamplesHistorians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available.
Synonyms courseSource: WordNet 3.0
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a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
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a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
ExamplesHis face has many lines.
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a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
ExamplesA pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport.
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the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
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a telephone connection
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acting in conformity
ExamplesIn line with.
He got out of line.
Toe the line.
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the descendants of one individual
ExamplesHis entire lineage has been warriors.
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something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
ExamplesA washing line.
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the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
ExamplesHe's not in my line of business.
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in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
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(often plural) a means of communication or access
ExamplesLines of communication were set up between the two firms.
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a particular kind of product or merchandise
ExamplesA nice line of shoes.
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a commercial organization serving as a common carrier
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space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising
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the maximum credit that a customer is allowed
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a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
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persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress
Examples`let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line.
He has a smooth line but I didn't fall for it.
That salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk.
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a short personal letter
ExamplesDrop me a line when you get there.
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a conceptual separation or distinction
ExamplesThere is a narrow line between sanity and insanity.
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mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it
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Flax; linen.
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A linen thread or string; a slender, strong cord; also, a cord of any thickness; a rope; a hawser; as, a fishing <i>line</i>; a <i>line</i> for snaring birds; a clothes<i>line</i>; a tow<i>line</i>.
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verb
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be in line with; form a line along
ExamplesTrees line the riverbank.
Synonyms run alongSource: WordNet 3.0
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cover the interior of
ExamplesLine the gloves.
Line a chimney.
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make a mark or lines on a surface
ExamplesDraw a line.
Trace the outline of a figure in the sand.
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mark with lines
ExamplesSorrow had lined his face.
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fill plentifully
ExamplesLine one's pockets.
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reinforce with fabric
ExamplesLined books are more enduring.
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To cover the inner surface of; as, to <i>line</i> a cloak with silk or fur; to <i>line</i> a box with paper or tin.
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To mark with a line or lines; to cover with lines; as, to <i>line</i> a copy book.
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