Line

English word definition — powered by WordNet

NOUN

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

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

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

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

(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

VERB

be in line with

cover the interior of

make a mark or lines on a surface

mark with lines

fill plentifully

reinforce with fabric

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