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line
(l/aI/n )

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.
    source: wordnet30
  • a mark that is long relative to its width(noun.communication)
    Example:
    He drew a line on the chart.
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.
    source: wordnet30
  • a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point(noun.shape)
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.
    source: wordnet30
  • a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum(noun.phenomenon)
    source: wordnet30
  • a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)(noun.location)
    Example:
    They attacked the enemy's line.
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.
    Synonym:
    argument, argumentation, line of reasoning, logical argument
    source: wordnet30
  • a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    cable, transmission line
    source: wordnet30
  • a connected series of events or actions or developments(noun.group)
    Example:
    Historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available.
    Synonym:
    course
    source: wordnet30
  • a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent(noun.location)
    source: wordnet30
  • a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface(noun.shape)
    Example:
    His face has many lines.
    Synonym:
    crease, crinkle, furrow, seam, wrinkle
    source: wordnet30
  • a pipe used to transport liquids or gases(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    A pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport.
    Synonym:
    pipeline
    source: wordnet30
  • the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    rail line, railway line
    source: wordnet30
  • a telephone connection(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    call, phone call, phone line, subscriber line, telephone call, telephone circuit, telephone line
    source: wordnet30
  • acting in conformity(noun.act)
    Example:
    In line with.
    He got out of line.
    Toe the line.
    source: wordnet30
  • the descendants of one individual(noun.group)
    Example:
    His entire lineage has been warriors.
    Synonym:
    ancestry, blood, blood line, bloodline, descent, line of descent, lineage, origin, parentage, pedigree, stemma, stock
    source: wordnet30
  • something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    A washing line.
    source: wordnet30
  • the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money(noun.act)
    Example:
    He's not in my line of business.
    Synonym:
    business, job, line of work, occupation
    source: wordnet30
  • in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area(noun.location)
    source: wordnet30
  • (often plural) a means of communication or access(noun.communication)
    Example:
    Lines of communication were set up between the two firms.
    Synonym:
    channel, communication channel
    source: wordnet30
  • a particular kind of product or merchandise(noun.artifact)
    Example:
    A nice line of shoes.
    Synonym:
    business line, line of business, line of merchandise, line of products, product line
    source: wordnet30
  • a commercial organization serving as a common carrier(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising(noun.quantity)
    Synonym:
    agate line
    source: wordnet30
  • the maximum credit that a customer is allowed(noun.possession)
    Synonym:
    bank line, credit line, line of credit, personal credit line, personal line of credit
    source: wordnet30
  • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence(noun.communication)
    Synonym:
    air, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, strain, tune
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.
    source: wordnet30
  • a short personal letter(noun.communication)
    Example:
    Drop me a line when you get there.
    Synonym:
    billet, note, short letter
    source: wordnet30
  • a conceptual separation or distinction(noun.cognition)
    Example:
    There is a narrow line between sanity and insanity.
    Synonym:
    contrast, demarcation, dividing line
    source: wordnet30
  • mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    assembly line, production line
    source: wordnet30
  • Flax; linen.(noun)
    source: webster1913
  • 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)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • be in line with; form a line along(verb.stative)
    Example:
    Trees line the riverbank.
    Synonym:
    run along
    source: wordnet30
  • cover the interior of(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Line the gloves.
    Line a chimney.
    source: wordnet30
  • make a mark or lines on a surface(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Draw a line.
    Trace the outline of a figure in the sand.
    Synonym:
    delineate, describe, draw, trace
    source: wordnet30
  • mark with lines(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Sorrow had lined his face.
    source: wordnet30
  • fill plentifully(verb.change)
    Example:
    Line one's pockets.
    source: wordnet30
  • reinforce with fabric(verb.change)
    Example:
    Lined books are more enduring.
    source: wordnet30
  • To cover the inner surface of; as, to line a cloak with silk or fur; to line a box with paper or tin.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To mark with a line or lines; to cover with lines; as, to line a copy book.(verb)
    source: webster1913

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