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- Dictionaryline/lʌɪn/
noun
- 1. a long, narrow mark or band: "a row of closely spaced dots will look like a continuous line" Similar
- 2. a length of cord, rope, wire, or other material serving a particular purpose: "Lily pegged the washing on the line" Similar
verb
- 1. stand or be positioned at intervals along: "a processional route lined by people waving flags" Similar
- 2. mark or cover with lines: "deep wrinkles lined his face" Similar
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A line is a one-dimensional figure, which has length but no width. A line is made of a set of points which is extended in opposite directions infinitely. It is determined by two points in a two-dimensional plane. The two points which lie on the same line are said to be collinear points.
LINE definition: 1. a long, thin mark on the surface of something: 2. a group of people or things arranged in a…. Learn more.
What is a basic definition of line? A line is a mark or stroke that is longer than it is wide. A line is also a row of people or things or a number of people standing one in front of the other.
: a wire or pair of wires connecting one telegraph or telephone station with another or a whole system of such wires. also : any circuit in an electronic communication system. (2)
Definitions of line. noun. a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point. see more. noun. a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent. see more. noun. a mark that is long relative to its width. “He drew a line on the chart” see more. noun.
Definition of line noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Define line. line synonyms, line pronunciation, line translation, English dictionary definition of line. n. 1. Mathematics A geometric figure formed by a point moving along a fixed direction and the reverse direction.
LINE definition: 1. a long, thin mark: 2. a row of people or things: 3. a piece of rope or wire with a particular…. Learn more.
Word forms: (regular plural) lines. noun. ( Electrical engineering: Circuits, Electrical power, Computing and control) A line is a conducting wire, cable, or circuit for making connections between pieces of electrical apparatus, such as a cable for electric power transmission or telecommunications.
a : a group of people or things that are next to each other in a row. The soldiers formed a line. = The soldiers got into a line. Their yards were separated by a line of trees. b US : a group of people, vehicles, etc., that are in front of and behind each other in a row while they wait to move forward.