What is the meaning of Line?
A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.
An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.
A line segment; a continuous finite segment of such a figure.
A circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map.
The equator.
One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.
The horizontal path of a ball towards the batsman (see also length).
The goal line.
A particular path taken by a vehicle when driving a bend or corner in the road.
A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.
A procession, either physical or conceptual, which results from the application or effect of a given rationale or other controlling principles of belief, opinion, practice, or phenomenon.
The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, a telephone or internet cable between two points: a telephone or network connection.
A clothesline.
A letter, a written form of communication.
A connected series of public conveyances, as a roadbed or railway track; and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.
A trench or rampart, or the non-physical demarcation of the extent of the territory occupied by specified forces.
The exterior limit of a figure or territory: a boundary, contour, or outline; a demarcation.
A long tape or ribbon marked with units for measuring; a tape measure.
A measuring line or cord.
That which was measured by a line, such as a field or any piece of land set apart; hence, allotted place of abode.
A threadlike crease or wrinkle marking the face, hand, or body; hence, a characteristic mark.
Lineament; feature; figure (of one's body).
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.
The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery, etc.
A series of notes forming a certain part (such as the bass or melody) of a greater work.
A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; compare lineage.
A small amount of text. Specifically:
- A written or printed row of letters, words, numbers, or other text, especially a row of words extending across a page or column, or a blank in place of such text.
A written or printed row of letters, words, numbers, or other text, especially a row of words extending across a page or column, or a blank in place of such text.
A verse (in poetry).
A sentence of dialogue, especially in a play, movie, or the like.
A lie or exaggeration, especially one told to gain another's approval or prevent losing it.
Course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy; method of argument; department of industry, trade, or intellectual activity.
The official, stated position (or set of positions) of an individual or group, particularly a political or religious faction.
Information about or understanding of something. (Mostly restricted to the expressions get a line on, have a line on, and give a line on.)
A set of products or services sold by a business, or by extension, the business itself.
A number of shares taken by a jobber.
Any of an ill-defined set of units of length, varying according to the country, discipline, industry, and date of application, commonly with no indication of the intended magnitude:
- A tsarist-era Russian unit of measure, approximately equal to one tenth of an English inch, used especially when measuring the calibre of firearms.
- One twelfth of an inch.
- One sixteenth of an inch.
- One fortieth of an inch.
A tsarist-era Russian unit of measure, approximately equal to one tenth of an English inch, used especially when measuring the calibre of firearms.
One sixteenth of an inch.
One fortieth of an inch.
Short for agate line.
A maxwell, a unit of magnetic flux.
The position in which the fencers hold their swords.
Proper relative position or adjustment (of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working).
A small path-shaped portion or serving of a powdery illegal drug, especially cocaine.
A population of cells derived from a single cell and containing the same genetic makeup.
(perfusion line) a set composed of a spike, a drip chamber, a clamp, a Y-injection site, a three-way stopcock and a catheter.
A group of forwards that play together.
A set of positions in a team which play in a similar position on the field; in a traditional team, consisting of three players and acting as one of six such sets in the team.
To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.
To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.
To mark with a line or lines; to cover with lines.
To align (one or more switches) to direct a train onto a particular track.
To represent by lines; to delineate; to portray.
To read or repeat line by line.
To hit a line drive; to hit a line drive which is caught for an out. Compare fly and ground.
To track (wild bees) to their nest by following their line of flight.
To measure.
A group of people born in a certain year (liners).
Flax; linen, particularly the longer fiber of flax.
To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.
To reinforce (the back of a book) with glue and glued scrap material such as fabric or paper.
To fill or supply (something), as a purse with money.
To copulate with, to impregnate.
editing (of a TV programme/program)
second-person singular present active imperative of linō
rule, direction, command, edict
line, straight mark; also a fictitious line
Alternative form of lyne
a line (a continuous mark through two or more points; a succession of ancestors or descendants; the stated position of an individual or group)
a line (a strong rope, cord, string, wire)
you, you all; second-person plural absolute pronoun.
Source: wiktionary.org
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