line
line /ˈlaɪn/
noun
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A formation of people or things one beside another
(
line
)
a formation of people or things one beside another
The line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed
the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed
They were arrayed in line of battle
they were arrayed in line of battle
The cast stood in line for the curtain call
the cast stood in line for the curtain call
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()
A mark that is long relative to its width
(
line
)
a mark that is long relative to its width
He drew a line on the chart
He drew a line on the chart
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()
A formation of people or things one behind another
(
line
)
a formation of people or things one behind another
The line stretched clear around the corner
the line stretched clear around the corner
You must wait in a long line at the checkout counter
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
(
line
)
a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
The artist carefully drew a straight line on the canvas, creating a sense of balance.
The artist carefully drew a straight line on the canvas, creating a sense of balance.
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()
Text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen
(
line
)
text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen
The letter consisted of three short lines
the letter consisted of three short lines
There are six lines in every stanza
there are six lines in every stanza
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A course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
(
argument
, argumentation
, line of reasoning
, line
, logical argument
)
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
I can't follow your line of reasoning
I can't follow your line of reasoning
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()
(military) a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)
(
line
)
(military) a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)
They attacked the enemy's line
they attacked the enemy's line
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A single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
(
line
)
a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
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()
A conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
(
transmission line
, cable
, line
)
a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
The electrician used a cable to connect the new ceiling fan to the power supply.
The electrician used a cable to connect the new ceiling fan to the power supply.
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()
A connected series of events, actions or developments
(
line
, course
)
a connected series of events, actions or developments
The government took a firm course
the government took a firm course
Historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available
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
(
line
)
a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
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()
A slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
(
crease
, crinkle
, furrow
, line
, seam
, wrinkle
)
a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
His face has many lines
his face has many lines
Ironing gets rid of most wrinkles
ironing gets rid of most wrinkles
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The road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
(
rail line
, railway line
[Canadian, British] , line
)
the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
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A pipe used to transport liquids or gases
(
pipeline
, line
)
a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
A pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport
a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport
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()
Acting in conformity
(
line
)
acting in conformity
In line with
in line with
He got out of line
he got out of line
Toe the line
toe the line
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()
A telephone connection
(
phone line
, subscriber line
, telephone circuit
, line
, telephone line
)
a telephone connection
I tried calling you, but the line was busy.
I tried calling you, but the line was busy.
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()
The principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
(
line of work
, line
, occupation
, business
, job
)
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
He's not in my line of business
he's not in my line of business
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()
Something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
(
line
)
something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
A washing line
a washing line
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The descendants of one individual
(
blood line
, bloodline
, descent
, blood
, line of descent
, origin
, parentage
, stemma
, stock
, ancestry
, line
, lineage
, pedigree
)
the descendants of one individual
His entire lineage has been warriors
his entire lineage has been warriors
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()
A commercial organization serving as a common carrier
(
line
)
a commercial organization serving as a common carrier
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A particular kind of product or merchandise
(
business line
, line of business
, line of merchandise
, line
, line of products
, product line
)
a particular kind of product or merchandise
A nice line of shoes
a nice line of shoes
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()
(often plural) a means of communication or access
(
channel
, communication channel
, line
)
(often plural) a means of communication or access
It must go through official channels
it must go through official channels
Lines of communication were set up between the two firms
lines of communication were set up between the two firms
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()
In games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
(
line
)
in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
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Mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it
(
line
, production line
, assembly line
)
mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it
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A conceptual separation or distinction
(
demarcation
, dividing line
, line
, contrast
)
a conceptual separation or distinction
There is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
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A short personal letter
(
billet
, line
, short letter
, note
)
a short personal letter
Drop me a line when you get there
drop me a line when you get there
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Persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress
(
line
)
persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress
Let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line
let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line
He has a smooth line but I didn't fall for it
he has a smooth line but I didn't fall for it
That salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk
that salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk
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A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
(
air
, line
, melodic line
, melodic phrase
, melody
, strain
, tune
)
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
She was humming an air from Beethoven
she was humming an air from Beethoven
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The maximum credit that a customer is allowed
(
bank line
, credit line
, line
, line of credit
, personal credit line
, personal line of credit
)
the maximum credit that a customer is allowed
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Space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising
(
agate line
, line
)
space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising
verb
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()
Be in line with; form a line along
(
run along
, line
)
be in line with; form a line along
Trees line the riverbank
trees line the riverbank
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()
Cover the interior of
(
line
)
cover the interior of
Line the gloves
line the gloves
Line a chimney
line a chimney
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Reinforce with fabric
(
line
)
reinforce with fabric
Lined books are more enduring
lined books are more enduring
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Fill plentifully
(
line
)
fill plentifully
Line one's pockets
line one's pockets
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Mark with lines
(
line
)
mark with lines
Sorrow had lined his face
sorrow had lined his face
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Make a mark or lines on a surface
(
delineate
, line
, describe
, draw
, trace
)
make a mark or lines on a surface
Draw a line
draw a line
Trace the outline of a figure in the sand
trace the outline of a figure in the sand
