Definition of line
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noun (n)
a formation of people or things one beside another (noun.group)
Example: The 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 (noun.communication)
Example: He drew a line on the chart.
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a formation of people or things one behind another (noun.group)
Example: The 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 (noun.shape)
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text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen (noun.communication)
Example: The 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 (noun.phenomenon)
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a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops) (noun.location)
Example: They 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 (noun.cognition)
Example: I can't follow your line of reasoning.
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a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power (noun.artifact)
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a connected series of events or actions or developments (noun.group)
Example: Historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available.
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a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent (noun.location)
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a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface (noun.shape)
Example: His face has many lines.
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a pipe used to transport liquids or gases (noun.artifact)
Example: A pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport.
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the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed (noun.artifact)
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a telephone connection (noun.artifact)
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acting in conformity (noun.act)
Example: In line with.
He got out of line.
Toe the line.
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the descendants of one individual (noun.group)
Synonym: ancestry ,
blood ,
blood line ,
bloodline ,
descent ,
line of descent ,
lineage ,
origin ,
parentage ,
pedigree ,
stemma ,
stock
Example: His entire lineage has been warriors.
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something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible (noun.artifact)
Example: A washing line.
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the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money (noun.act)
Example: He'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 (noun.location)
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(often plural) a means of communication or access (noun.communication)
Example: Lines of communication were set up between the two firms.
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a particular kind of product or merchandise (noun.artifact)
Example: A nice line of shoes.
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a commercial organization serving as a common carrier (noun.artifact)
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space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising (noun.quantity)
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the maximum credit that a customer is allowed (noun.possession)
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a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence (noun.communication)
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persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress (noun.communication)
Example: `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 (noun.communication)
Example: Drop me a line when you get there.
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a conceptual separation or distinction (noun.cognition)
Example: There 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 (noun.artifact)
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Flax; linen. (noun)
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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 line ; a line for snaring birds; a clothesline ; a towline . (noun)
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verb (v)
be in line with; form a line along (verb.stative)
Example: Trees line the riverbank.
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cover the interior of (verb.contact)
Example: Line the gloves.
Line a chimney.
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make a mark or lines on a surface (verb.contact)
Example: Draw a line.
Trace the outline of a figure in the sand.
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mark with lines (verb.contact)
Example: Sorrow had lined his face.
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fill plentifully (verb.change)
Example: Line one's pockets.
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reinforce with fabric (verb.change)
Example: Lined books are more enduring.
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To cover the inner surface of; as, to line a cloak with silk or fur; to line a box with paper or tin. (verb)
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To mark with a line or lines; to cover with lines; as, to line a copy book. (verb)
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