line

A1
Pronunciation
/laɪn/
/laɪn/
Noun
35 definition(s)
1 Definition

A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

Example Sentences
  • The arrow descended in a curved line.
2 Definition

A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.

3 Definition

A hose or pipe, of any size.

Example Sentences
  • a brake line
4 Definition

Direction, path.

Example Sentences
  • the line of sight
5 Definition

The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, a telephone or internet cable between two points: a telephone or network connection.

Example Sentences
  • I tried to make a call, but the line was dead.
6 Definition

A clothesline.

7 Definition

A letter, a written form of communication.

Synonyms
epistle letter note
Example Sentences
  • Drop me a line.
8 Definition

A connected series of public conveyances, as a roadbed or railway track; and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.

Example Sentences
  • a line of stages
9 Definition

A trench or rampart, or the non-physical demarcation of the extent of the territory occupied by specified forces.

10 Definition

The exterior limit of a figure or territory: a boundary, contour, or outline; a demarcation.

11 Definition

A long tape or ribbon marked with units for measuring; a tape measure.

12 Definition

A measuring line or cord.

13 Definition

That which was measured by a line, such as a field or any piece of land set apart; hence, allotted place of abode.

14 Definition

A threadlike crease or wrinkle marking the face, hand, or body; hence, a characteristic mark.

15 Definition

Lineament; feature; figure (of one's body).

16 Definition

A more-or-less straight sequence of people, objects, etc., either arranged as a queue or column and often waiting to be processed or dealt with, or arranged abreast of one another in a row (and contrasted with a column), as in a military formation.

Synonyms
lineup queue
Example Sentences
  • The line forms on the right.
17 Definition

The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery etc.

18 Definition

A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; compare lineage.

19 Definition

A small amount of text. Specifically:

20 Definition

Course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy; method of argument; department of industry, trade, or intellectual activity.

21 Definition

The official, stated position (or set of positions) of an individual or group, particularly a political or religious faction.

Example Sentences
  • Remember, your answers must match the party line.
22 Definition

A set of products or services sold by a business, or by extension, the business itself.

Example Sentences
  • How many buses does the line have?
23 Definition

A number of shares taken by a jobber.

24 Definition

A measure of length:

25 Definition

A maxwell, a unit of magnetic flux.

26 Definition

(1800s, with "the") The batter’s box.

27 Definition

The position in which the fencers hold their swords.

Synonyms
line of engagement
28 Definition

Proper relative position or adjustment (of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working).

Example Sentences
  • the engine is in line / out of line
29 Definition

A small path-shaped portion or serving of a powdery illegal drug, especially cocaine.

30 Definition

Instruction; doctrine.

31 Definition

Population of cells derived from a single cell and containing the same genetic makeup.

32 Definition

(perfusion line) a set composed of a spike, a drip chamber, a clamp, a Y-injection site, a three-way stopcock and a catheter.

33 Definition

A group of forwards that play together.

34 Definition

A vascular catheter.

Example Sentences
  • line sepsis
35 Definition

Flax; linen, particularly the longer fiber of flax.

Verb
13 definition(s)
1 Definition

To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.

Example Sentences
  • to line troops
2 Definition

To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.

Example Sentences
  • to line works with soldiers
3 Definition

To form a line along.

4 Definition

To mark with a line or lines, to cover with lines.

Example Sentences
  • to line a copy book
5 Definition

To represent by lines; to delineate; to portray.

6 Definition

To read or repeat line by line.

Example Sentences
  • to line out a hymn
7 Definition

To hit a line drive; to hit a line drive which is caught for an out. Compare fly and ground.

Example Sentences
  • Jones lined to left in his last at-bat.
8 Definition

To track (wild bees) to their nest by following their line of flight.

9 Definition

To measure.

10 Definition

To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.

Example Sentences
  • The bird lines its nest with soft grass.
11 Definition

To reinforce (the back of a book) with glue and glued scrap material such as fabric or paper.

12 Definition

To fill or supply (something), as a purse with money.

Example Sentences
  • to line the shelves
13 Definition

(of a dog) To copulate with, to impregnate.