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line

(l/aI/n )

noun (n)

a formation of people or things one beside another(noun.group)

Example:
The line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed.
They were arrayed in line of battle.
The cast stood in line for the curtain call.

source: wordnet30
a mark that is long relative to its width(noun.communication)

Example:
He drew a line on the chart.

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a formation of people or things one behind another(noun.group)

Example:
The line stretched clear around the corner.
You must wait in a long line at the checkout counter.

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a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point(noun.shape)

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text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen(noun.communication)

Example:
The letter consisted of three short lines.
There are six lines in every stanza.

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a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum(noun.phenomenon)

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a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)(noun.location)

Example:
They attacked the enemy's line.

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a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning(noun.cognition)

Example:
I can't follow your line of reasoning.

Synonym:
argument, argumentation, line of reasoning, logical argument

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a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
cable, transmission line

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a connected series of events or actions or developments(noun.group)

Example:
Historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available.

Synonym:
course

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a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent(noun.location)

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a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface(noun.shape)

Example:
His face has many lines.

Synonym:
crease, crinkle, furrow, seam, wrinkle

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a pipe used to transport liquids or gases(noun.artifact)

Example:
A pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport.

Synonym:
pipeline

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the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
rail line, railway line

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a telephone connection(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
call, phone call, phone line, subscriber line, telephone call, telephone circuit, telephone line

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acting in conformity(noun.act)

Example:
In line with.
He got out of line.
Toe the line.

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the descendants of one individual(noun.group)

Example:
His entire lineage has been warriors.

Synonym:
ancestry, blood, blood line, bloodline, descent, line of descent, lineage, origin, parentage, pedigree, stemma, stock

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something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible(noun.artifact)

Example:
A washing line.

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the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money(noun.act)

Example:
He's not in my line of business.

Synonym:
business, job, line of work, occupation

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in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area(noun.location)

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(often plural) a means of communication or access(noun.communication)

Example:
Lines of communication were set up between the two firms.

Synonym:
channel, communication channel

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a particular kind of product or merchandise(noun.artifact)

Example:
A nice line of shoes.

Synonym:
business line, line of business, line of merchandise, line of products, product line

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a commercial organization serving as a common carrier(noun.artifact)

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space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising(noun.quantity)

Synonym:
agate line

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the maximum credit that a customer is allowed(noun.possession)

Synonym:
bank line, credit line, line of credit, personal credit line, personal line of credit

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a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence(noun.communication)

Synonym:
air, melodic line, melodic phrase, melody, strain, tune

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persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress(noun.communication)

Example:
`let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line.
He has a smooth line but I didn't fall for it.
That salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk.

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a short personal letter(noun.communication)

Example:
Drop me a line when you get there.

Synonym:
billet, note, short letter

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a conceptual separation or distinction(noun.cognition)

Example:
There is a narrow line between sanity and insanity.

Synonym:
contrast, demarcation, dividing line

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mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it(noun.artifact)

Synonym:
assembly line, production line

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Flax; linen.(noun)

source: webster1913
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.(noun)

source: webster1913

verb (v)

be in line with; form a line along(verb.stative)

Example:
Trees line the riverbank.

Synonym:
run along

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cover the interior of(verb.contact)

Example:
Line the gloves.
Line a chimney.

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make a mark or lines on a surface(verb.contact)

Example:
Draw a line.
Trace the outline of a figure in the sand.

Synonym:
delineate, describe, draw, trace

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mark with lines(verb.contact)

Example:
Sorrow had lined his face.

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fill plentifully(verb.change)

Example:
Line one's pockets.

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reinforce with fabric(verb.change)

Example:
Lined books are more enduring.

source: wordnet30
To cover the inner surface of; as, to line a cloak with silk or fur; to line a box with paper or tin.(verb)

source: webster1913
To mark with a line or lines; to cover with lines; as, to line a copy book.(verb)

source: webster1913

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