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

Examples :

"The arrow descended in a curved line."

mark math writing art figure sign

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

Examples :

"The sailor used thick lines to secure the boat to the dock. "

material nautical utility

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A hose or pipe, of any size.

Examples :

"a brake line"

utility technical machine

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Direction, path.

Examples :

"the line of sight"

direction way position

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The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, a telephone or internet cable between two points: a telephone or network connection.

Examples :

"I tried to make a call, but the line was dead."

technology communication internet electronics utility service signal device

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Examples :

"After washing the clothes, I hung them on the lines to dry in the sun. "

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A letter, a written form of communication.

Examples :

"Drop me a line."

communication writing language

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A connected series of public conveyances, as a roadbed or railway track; and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.

Examples :

"a line of stages"

vehicle system business

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A trench or rampart, or the non-physical demarcation of the extent of the territory occupied by specified forces.

Examples :

"During the paintball game, the teams carefully advanced, trying to break through the enemy's lines to capture their flag. "

military war position area

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The exterior limit of a figure or territory: a boundary, contour, or outline; a demarcation.

Examples :

"The farmer carefully checked the lines of his fence to make sure no animals could escape. "

area figure property geography

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A long tape or ribbon marked with units for measuring; a tape measure.

Examples :

"The carpenter used the measuring lines to mark the length of the new table. "

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A measuring line or cord.

Examples :

"The carpenter used a long string as lines to measure the length of the new shelf. "

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That which was measured by a line, such as a field or any piece of land set apart; hence, allotted place of abode.

Examples :

"My family has lived within these lines for generations, ever since our ancestors settled this land. "

property area place

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A threadlike crease or wrinkle marking the face, hand, or body; hence, a characteristic mark.

Examples :

"Years of laughter and worry etched fine lines around her eyes. "

appearance body age mark

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Lineament; feature; figure (of one's body).

Examples :

"The sculptor studied the lines of the model's face, carefully noting the curve of the jaw and the set of the brow. "

body appearance figure

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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.

Examples :

"The line forms on the right."

group military organization position

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The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery etc.

Examples :

"During the historical re-enactment, the actors portraying the "lines" wore simple uniforms and carried muskets, while the actors playing the artillery had elaborate cannons. "

military war group

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A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; compare lineage.

Examples :

""He comes from a long lines of doctors; his great-grandfather, grandfather, and father were all physicians." "

family race history

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A small amount of text. Specifically:

Examples :

"The teacher asked us to write ten lines for our poem. "

writing literature communication

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Course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy; method of argument; department of industry, trade, or intellectual activity.

Examples :

""Our company is expanding into new lines of business, including sustainable energy solutions." "

way business job direction organization communication industry work philosophy action science theory

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The official, stated position (or set of positions) of an individual or group, particularly a political or religious faction.

Examples :

"Remember, your answers must match the party line."

politics religion government state doctrine organization position

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A set of products or services sold by a business, or by extension, the business itself.

Examples :

"How many buses does the line have?"

business commerce

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A number of shares taken by a jobber.

Examples :

"The jobber bought several lines of stock in the new tech company, hoping they would increase in value quickly. "

business finance

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A measure of length:

Examples :

"The carpenter measured the table's length and said it was thirty-six lines. "

math unit number

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A maxwell, a unit of magnetic flux.

Examples :

"The powerful magnet created 500,000 lines of magnetic flux. "

physics energy unit

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(1800s, with "the") The batter’s box.

Examples :

"The baseball player carefully stepped into the batter's box lines. "

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The position in which the fencers hold their swords.

Examples :

"At the start of the fencing match, the fencers took their lines perfectly, blades pointing forward, ready to begin. "

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Proper relative position or adjustment (of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working).

Examples :

"the engine is in line / out of line"

machine technical function position

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A small path-shaped portion or serving of a powdery illegal drug, especially cocaine.

Examples :

"The dealer offered him three lines of cocaine. "

substance police

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Instruction; doctrine.

Examples :

"The new manager gave us the lines we were to follow for the project. "

doctrine philosophy religion theory theology

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Population of cells derived from a single cell and containing the same genetic makeup.

Examples :

"In the lab, the scientists are studying different lines of cancer cells to understand how each responds to a new drug. "

biology medicine organism

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(perfusion line) a set composed of a spike, a drip chamber, a clamp, a Y-injection site, a three-way stopcock and a catheter.

Examples :

"During surgery, the nurse checked the lines to ensure the patient was receiving the correct fluids and medications. "

medicine device technical anatomy part

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A group of forwards that play together.

Examples :

"The hockey coach shuffled the lines to try and score more goals. "

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A vascular catheter.

Examples :

"line sepsis"

medicine device

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

Examples :

"to line troops"

position action organization

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

Examples :

"to line works with soldiers"

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To form a line along.

Examples :

"The children lined up patiently for their lunch. "

appearance mark action

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

Examples :

"to line a copy book"

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To represent by lines; to delineate; to portray.

Examples :

"The architect lined the building's design on the blueprint, showing the exact shape and placement of the walls. "

art writing style

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To read or repeat line by line.

Examples :

"to line out a hymn"

language literature communication

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To hit a line drive; to hit a line drive which is caught for an out. Compare fly and ground.

Examples :

"Jones lined to left in his last at-bat."

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To track (wild bees) to their nest by following their line of flight.

Examples :

""The beekeeper lines bees in the meadow to find their hive hidden in the woods." "

animal nature insect agriculture

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Examples :

"The tailor lines the jacket before sewing it, ensuring the fabric sits properly. "

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

Examples :

"The bird lines its nest with soft grass."

material utility

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

Examples :

"The bookbinder carefully lines the spines of old textbooks to make them last longer. "

material writing

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

Examples :

"to line the shelves"

finance business

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(of a dog) To copulate with, to impregnate.

Examples :

"The farmer hoped his prize-winning sheepdog would line the neighbor's female collie to improve his breeding stock. "

animal sex biology

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Words spoken by the actors.

Examples :

"I have yet to learn my lines."

entertainment literature language communication

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(fortifications) Dispositions made to cover extended positions, and presenting a front in but one direction to an enemy.

Examples :

"The army dug extensive lines of trenches and barbed wire to protect their position from the advancing enemy. "

military war position structure

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Form of a vessel as shown by the outlines of vertical, horizontal, and oblique sections.

Examples :

"The naval architect carefully studied the lines of the ship's hull to ensure it was both seaworthy and efficient in the water. "

nautical vehicle sailing

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A school punishment in which a student must repeatedly write out a line of text related to the offence (e.g. "I must be quiet in class") a specified number of times; the lines of text so written out.

Examples :

"I had to write out 200 lines"

education writing law

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The reins with which a horse is guided by its driver.

Examples :

"The driver pulled gently on the lines, guiding the horse and carriage down the street. "

vehicle animal utensil