line (Meaning)
line (n)
a formation of people or things one beside another
a mark that is long relative to its width
a formation of people or things one behind another
a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen
a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)
a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
a connected series of events or actions or developments
a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
a slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface
a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
a telephone connection
acting in conformity
the descendants of one individual
something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
(often plural) a means of communication or access
a particular kind of product or merchandise
a commercial organization serving as a common carrier
space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising
the maximum credit that a customer is allowed
a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress
a short personal letter
a conceptual separation or distinction
mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it
line (v)
be in line with; form a line along
cover the interior of
make a mark or lines on a surface
mark with lines
fill plentifully
reinforce with fabric
line (n.)
Flax; linen.
The longer and finer fiber of flax.
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.
A more or less threadlike mark of pen, pencil, or graver; any long mark; as, a chalk line.
The course followed by anything in motion; hence, a road or route; as, the arrow descended in a curved line; the place is remote from lines of travel.
Direction; as, the line of sight or vision.
A row of letters, words, etc., written or printed; esp., a row of words extending across a page or column.
A short letter; a note; as, a line from a friend.
A verse, or the words which form a certain number of feet, according to the measure.
Course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy; method of argument; department of industry, trade, or intellectual activity.
That which has length, but not breadth or thickness.
The exterior limit of a figure, plat, or territory; boundary; contour; outline.
A threadlike crease marking the face or the hand; hence, characteristic mark.
Lineament; feature; figure.
A straight row; a continued series or rank; as, a line of houses, or of soldiers; a line of barriers.
A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; as, the ascending or descending line; the line of descent; the male line; a line of kings.
A connected series of public conveyances, and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.; as, a line of stages; an express line.
A circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map.
The equator; -- usually called the line, or equinoctial line; as, to cross the line.
A long tape, or a narrow ribbon of steel, etc., marked with subdivisions, as feet and inches, for measuring; a tapeline.
A measuring line or cord.
That which was measured by a line, as a field or any piece of land set apart; hence, allotted place of abode.
Instruction; doctrine.
The proper relative position or adjustment of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working; as, the engine is in line or out of line.
The track and roadbed of a railway; railroad.
A row of men who are abreast of one another, whether side by side or some distance apart; -- opposed to column.
The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery, etc.
A trench or rampart.
Dispositions made to cover extended positions, and presenting a front in but one direction to an enemy.
Form of a vessel as shown by the outlines of vertical, horizontal, and oblique sections.
One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.
A number of shares taken by a jobber.
A series of various qualities and values of the same general class of articles; as, a full line of hosiery; a line of merinos, etc.
The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, or the whole of a system of telegraph wires under one management and name.
The reins with which a horse is guided by his driver.
A measure of length; one twelfth of an inch.
line (v. t.)
To cover the inner surface of; as, to line a cloak with silk or fur; to line a box with paper or tin.
To put something in the inside of; to fill; to supply, as a purse with money.
To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding anything; to fortify; as, to line works with soldiers.
To impregnate; -- applied to brute animals.
To mark with a line or lines; to cover with lines; as, to line a copy book.
To represent by lines; to delineate; to portray.
To read or repeat line by line; as, to line out a hymn.
To form into a line; to align; as, to line troops.
Synonyms & Antonyms of line
line Sentence Examples
- The intricate lines on the map guided me along the winding path.
- A thin line of raindrops streaked down the windowpane.
- The river meandered through the lush green valley, its course marked by a silver line.
- I traced the fine lines on the antique vase with my fingertips.
- The rising sun cast long, golden lines across the horizon.
- A line of ants marched purposefully through the garden.
- The laser beam traced a straight line across the room.
- The fabric had a subtle, woven line pattern running through it.
- A long line of cars formed outside the concert venue.
- The plot of the story followed a clear and linear line.
FAQs About the word line
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The intricate lines on the map guided me along the winding path.
A thin line of raindrops streaked down the windowpane.
The river meandered through the lush green valley, its course marked by a silver line.
I traced the fine lines on the antique vase with my fingertips.
