Definition of “line”
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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.
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A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.
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Direction, path.
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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.
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A letter, a written form of communication.
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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.
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A trench or rampart, or the non-physical demarcation of the extent of the territory occupied by specified forces.
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The exterior limit of a figure or territory: a boundary, contour, or outline; a demarcation.
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A threadlike crease or wrinkle marking the face, hand, or body; hence, a characteristic mark.
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Lineament; feature; figure (of one's body).
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The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery, etc.
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A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; compare lineage.
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A small amount of text. Specifically:.
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A number of shares taken by a jobber.
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A measure of length:.
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Alternative name for a maxwell, a unit of magnetic flux.
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The batter's box.
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The position in which the fencers hold their swords.
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Proper relative position or adjustment (of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working).
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A small portion or serving (of a powdery illegal drug).
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Flax; linen, particularly the longer fiber of flax.
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verb:
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To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.
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To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.
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To form a line along.
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To mark with a line or lines, to cover with lines.
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To represent by lines; to delineate; to portray.
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To read or repeat line by line.
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To form or enter into a line.
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To hit a line drive; to hit a line drive which is caught for an out. Compare fly and ground.
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To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.
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To reinforce (the back of a book) with glue and glued scrap material such as fabric or paper.
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To fill or supply (something), as a purse with money.
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To copulate with, to impregnate.
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