Meaning

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

Definitions by Sense

1. A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.
2. A rope, cord, string, thread, or cable, of any thickness.
3. A hose, tube, or pipe, of any size.
4. Direction, path.
5. A procession, either physical or conceptual, which results from the application or effect of a given rationale or other controlling principles of belief, opinion, practice, or phenomenon.
6. The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, a telephone or internet cable between two points: a telephone or network connection.
7. A clothesline.
8. A short letter, a written form of communication.

Example Sentences

The arrow descended in a curved line.

a brake line

the main water line to the house

the line of sight

the line of vision

In order to maintain a consistency in the defense, I will follow the line established by attorney Jacobs of allowing the prosecution to suggest motives, and then refuting them.

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

a dedicated line;  a shared line

Word Forms

• lines
• lining
• lined
• lin
• lyne

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When Should You Use Line?

Use line when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.

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