noun🔗ShareA path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight."The arrow descended in a curved line."markmathwritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness."The gardener used a strong line to tie the tomato plants to the fence. "materialthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA hose or pipe, of any size."a brake line"technicalutilityindustryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareDirection, path."the line of sight"directionwayessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, a telephone or internet cable between two points: a telephone or network connection."I tried to make a call, but the line was dead."technologycommunicationinternetelectronicssignaldeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA clothesline."My mom hung the laundry on the clothesline to dry. "utilityitemthingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA letter, a written form of communication."Drop me a line."communicationwritinglanguageessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA connected series of public conveyances, as a roadbed or railway track; and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc."a line of stages"vehiclebusinessservicesystemindustryorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA trench or rampart, or the non-physical demarcation of the extent of the territory occupied by specified forces."The army's line stretched across the entire valley, marking the border of their territory. "militarywarpositionareagovernmentnationgeographyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe exterior limit of a figure or territory: a boundary, contour, or outline; a demarcation."The line between the school playground and the park is a low fence. "figureareageographypropertymathessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA long tape or ribbon marked with units for measuring; a tape measure."My dad used the measuring line to check how long the garden fence needed to be. "utilityitemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA measuring line or cord."The carpenter used a long line to measure the length of the new window frame. "materialutilityessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThat which was measured by a line, such as a field or any piece of land set apart; hence, allotted place of abode."The farmer surveyed the field's line, marking the boundary of his new property. "propertyplaceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA threadlike crease or wrinkle marking the face, hand, or body; hence, a characteristic mark."The lines around her eyes showed how much she had laughed. "appearancebodymarkessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareLineament; feature; figure (of one's body)."Her strong jawline was a noticeable feature of her face. "bodyappearanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA 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 line forms on the right."groupmilitaryorganizationpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery etc."The army's line troops were responsible for defending the border. "militarywaressentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; compare lineage."My line of ancestors included many talented artists. "familyracehistoryessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small amount of text. Specifically:"The doctor's note contained a short line about my needing rest. "languagewritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareCourse of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy; method of argument; department of industry, trade, or intellectual activity."The company's new line of environmental policies aims to reduce waste. "wayjobbusinessindustrypoliticsphilosophyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe official, stated position (or set of positions) of an individual or group, particularly a political or religious faction."Remember, your answers must match the party line."politicsreligiondoctrinepositiongroupstatementessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA set of products or services sold by a business, or by extension, the business itself."How many buses does the line have?"businesscommerceeconomyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA number of shares taken by a jobber."The stockbroker placed a line of 100 shares. "businessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA measure of length:"The length of the table's edge is one meter, a precise line measurement. "mathphysicsfigureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA maxwell, a unit of magnetic flux."The experiment measured the magnetic field strength in lines of flux. "physicsunitessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(1800s, with "the") The batter’s box."The baseball player carefully stepped into the batter's line. "sportgameessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareThe position in which the fencers hold their swords."The fencer took a firm line before attacking. "sportweaponpositionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareProper relative position or adjustment (of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working)."the engine is in line / out of line"technicalmachinefunctionsystemessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA small path-shaped portion or serving of a powdery illegal drug, especially cocaine."The dealer offered him a small line of cocaine. "substanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareInstruction; doctrine."The teacher's lecture outlined the party's line on environmental protection. "doctrinereligionphilosophytheologyeducationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗SharePopulation of cells derived from a single cell and containing the same genetic makeup."The scientist studied the cell line to understand how it grows and changes. "biologymedicineorganismessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗Share(perfusion line) a set composed of a spike, a drip chamber, a clamp, a Y-injection site, a three-way stopcock and a catheter."The nurse carefully connected the perfusion line to the patient's IV port. "medicinepartdeviceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA group of forwards that play together."The hockey team's top line scored three goals in the game. "sportgroupessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareA vascular catheter."line sepsis"medicinetechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align."to line troops"actionorganizationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify."to line works with soldiers"militarywaractionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo form a line along."The students lined up at the cafeteria entrance. "positionactionessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo mark with a line or lines, to cover with lines."to line a copy book"markwritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo represent by lines; to delineate; to portray."The artist meticulously lined the contours of the bird with a fine black pen. "artstyleessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo read or repeat line by line."to line out a hymn"languageliteraturecommunicationessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo hit a line drive; to hit a line drive which is caught for an out. Compare fly and ground."Jones lined to left in his last at-bat."sportessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo track (wild bees) to their nest by following their line of flight."The beekeeper lined the bees to find their hidden hive. "animalnaturesciencebiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo measure."The teacher asked the students to line the length of the desk with centimeter rulers. "mathtechnicalessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun🔗ShareFlax; linen, particularly the longer fiber of flax."The seamstress used strong linen line to stitch the quilt. "materialplantagricultureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen."The bird lines its nest with soft grass."materialstructureessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo reinforce (the back of a book) with glue and glued scrap material such as fabric or paper."To prepare the old photo album for the family reunion, she lined the back cover with colorful fabric scraps. "materialwritingessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗ShareTo fill or supply (something), as a purse with money."to line the shelves"businessfinanceessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verb🔗Share(of a dog) To copulate with, to impregnate."The dog lined the female dog last night. "animalsexbiologyessentialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading