verbπShareTo place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align."to line troops"actionpositionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify."to line works with soldiers"militaryactionorganizationChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo form a line along."The students are lining the hallway to watch the parade. "actionpositionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo mark with a line or lines, to cover with lines."to line a copy book"markwritingappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo represent by lines; to delineate; to portray."The artist carefully lined the outline of the bird on the paper. "artstylefigureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo read or repeat line by line."to line out a hymn"languagewritinglinguisticsChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo 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."sportChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo track (wild bees) to their nest by following their line of flight."The beekeeper spent the afternoon lining wild bees, hoping to discover a new honey source deep in the woods. "natureanimalactionenvironmentChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo measure."The carpenter carefully lined the wood to ensure the shelves were perfectly straight. "mathnumberChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen."The bird lines its nest with soft grass."materialutilityChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo reinforce (the back of a book) with glue and glued scrap material such as fabric or paper."The librarian carefully lined the worn-out back cover of the old history book with colorful fabric scraps. "materialtechnicalwritingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo fill or supply (something), as a purse with money."to line the shelves"businessfinanceeconomyChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShare(of a dog) To copulate with, to impregnate.""The farmer is hoping his prize-winning sheepdog will be lining several of the females this breeding season." "animalbiologysexChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA covering for the inside surface of something."The baker put parchment paper as a lining in the cake pan to prevent the cake from sticking. "materialstructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe material used for such a covering."The soft, furry lining of my winter coat keeps me warm. "materialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe act of attaching such a covering."The lining of the new backpack took only a few minutes. "materialprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
