line (Meaning)

Wordnet

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

Wordnet

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

Webster

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.

Webster

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

  1. The intricate lines on the map guided me along the winding path.
  2. A thin line of raindrops streaked down the windowpane.
  3. The river meandered through the lush green valley, its course marked by a silver line.
  4. I traced the fine lines on the antique vase with my fingertips.
  5. The rising sun cast long, golden lines across the horizon.
  6. A line of ants marched purposefully through the garden.
  7. The laser beam traced a straight line across the room.
  8. The fabric had a subtle, woven line pattern running through it.
  9. A long line of cars formed outside the concert venue.
  10. The plot of the story followed a clear and linear line.

FAQs About the word line

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 (str

range, file, train,queue, row, string, column,cue, rank, chain

hobby,pursuit, pursuit, hobby,avocation, avocation,

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.