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line

/laɪn/
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Definition

A line is a long, thin mark that goes straight in one direction. It has no thickness and continues without ending on both sides. You can draw a line with a pencil, pen, or any object.

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Brainstorm line

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"line" as noun

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, or thread, of any thickness.

3 - A hose or pipe, of any size.

"line" as verb

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

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

3 - To form a line along.

"line" as noun

1 - Flax; linen, particularly the longer fiber of flax.

"line" as verb

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

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

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

"line" as verb

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

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Synonyms
1 - channel
2 - course
3 - queue
4 - demarcation
5 - wrinkle
6 - crease
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Antonyms
1 - gap
2 - void
3 - blank
4 - space
5 - discontinuity
6 - interruption
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Examples in Context

1 - She staged a fashion show to showcase her new clothing line .

1 - Organizó un desfile de moda para exhibir su nueva línea de ropa.

2 - The athlete showed a burst of speed towards the finish line .

2 - El atleta mostró un estallido de velocidad hacia la línea de meta.

3 - The hottest coffee shop in town has a long line every morning.

3 - La cafetería más popular de la ciudad tiene una larga fila cada mañana.

4 - Maria muttered under her breath when she saw the long checkout line .

4 - María murmuró entre dientes al ver la larga fila en la caja.

5 - The crowded line moved in just a jiffy once more cashiers arrived.

5 - La cola abarrotada avanzó en un santiamén cuando llegaron más cajeros.

6 - The new fashion line is both creative and hip for summer.

6 - La nueva línea de moda es creativa y trendy para el verano.

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Line Cult GIF by A24

Line Cult GIF by A24

Waiting In Line GIF

Waiting In Line GIF

Finish Line Win GIF

Finish Line Win GIF

Happy Golden Girls GIF by TV Land

Happy Golden Girls GIF by TV Land

Sticker Love GIF

Sticker Love GIF

David Tennant Fight GIF by Around The World In 80 Days

David Tennant Fight GIF by Around The World In 80 Days
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