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Meaning of line

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

line

Pronunciation:/laɪn//laɪn/

noun

Definitions

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

    Example: The arrow descended in a curved line.

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

  3. A hose or pipe, of any size.

    Example: a brake line

  4. Direction, path.

    Example: the line of sight

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: to line troops

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

    Example: to line works with soldiers

  3. To form a line along.

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

    Example: to line a copy book

line

Pronunciation:/laɪn//laɪn/

noun

Definitions

  1. Flax; linen, particularly the longer fiber of flax.

verb

Definitions

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

    Example: The bird lines its nest with soft grass.

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

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

    Example: to line the shelves