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Definition 1:
A long narrow mark on a surface .
Examples:
I drew a straight line down the page to separate the two lists.
A curved line
Cut the paper along the dotted line.
A horizontal/vertical/diagonal line
Definition 2:
A mark on the ground that shows the edge of the playing area in a sport see also finish line foul line goal line starting line.
Examples:
A tennis serve that was over the line
Definition 3:
An area or border that separates two places often used figuratively see also borderline dividing line international date line poverty line.
Examples:
Property lines
After three hours on the road, they finally crossed the state line.
The town line
They have overstepped the line of good taste. [=they have shown poor taste in their actions]
The community is divided along racial lines. [=people of different races do not like or agree with each other]
Their behavior has crossed the line. [=their behavior goes beyond what is acceptable]
There’s sometimes only a very fine line [=a very small difference] between genius and madness.
Definition 4:
A group of people or things that are next to each other in a row .
Examples:
The soldiers formed a line. = The soldiers got into a line.
Their yards were separated by a line of trees.
Definition 5:
A group of people, vehicles, etc., that are in front of and behind each other in a row while they wait to move forward In most areas of the U.S., it is usual to say that people are (waiting/standing) in line for something. In some areas, especially in and near New York City, on line is used instead. .
Examples:
The line [=(chiefly Brit) queue] of fans moved slowly toward the box office.
Everybody had to get in line and wait their turn.
The people were waiting/standing in line.
We waited in line for more than an hour to get tickets.
We waited on line for more than an hour.
Definition 6:
The outline of a figure, body, or surface often plural .
Examples:
The car’s sleek lines
The lines of a coat
A dress with figure-hugging lines
Definition 7:
A long and thin rope, string, etc. .
Examples:
A fishing line
We hung the wet clothes on the line. [=clothesline]
Definition 8:
A pipe for carrying something (such as steam, water, or oil) see also pipeline.
Examples:
There was a break in the water line.
Definition 9:
A wire or set of wires that carries electricity or a telephone signal .
Examples:
During the storm, several power lines were knocked down.
A telephone line
Definition 10:
A telephone connection .
Examples:
I’m sorry, the line is busy/engaged.
The line suddenly went dead.
All of our lines are currently busy. Please hold.
There’s a call for you on line 2.
Please hold the line. [=please do not hang up the phone]
Mr. Smith is on the line. [=Mr. Smith has called and is waiting to speak with you on the telephone]
The supervisor got on the line [=got on the phone] and explained the problem.
I wasn’t able to get him on the line.
Definition 11:
A row of words, letters, numbers, or symbols written across a page .
Examples:
To save space, we’ll cut out the last few lines of the article.
A line of poetry
Making adjustments to line spacing [=to the amount of space between lines]
Definition 12:
A space on a page where such a line could be placed .
Examples:
A blank line
Definition 13:
The words that an actor speaks in a play, movie, etc. .
Examples:
All of the actors should have their lines memorized by next Friday.
She fluffed some of her lines but delivered others well.
Definition 14:
A short note or message .
Examples:
Drop me a line [=send me a brief message] while you’re away.
Definition 15:
A spoken or written comment .
Examples:
He always comes up with a funny/clever line to help people relax when the situation is tense.
He didn’t really answer my question—he just handed/gave me some line about how hard it can be to deal with these issues.
A salesman with a smooth line [=a smooth way of talking]
(US) a guy with a clever pickup line = (Brit) a guy with a clever chat-up line [=a comment made by a man to start a conversation with a woman he is attracted to]
Definition 16:
A wrinkle on a person’s skin .
Examples:
The deep lines on his face
I noticed the fine lines around her eyes when she smiled.
A worry line [=a wrinkle on a person’s face caused by worrying]
Definition 17:
The path along which something moves or is directed .
Examples:
A bullet’s line of flight
Some civilians got caught in the line of fire. [=they were in the place where bullets were being shot]
She was standing right in my line of sight/vision. [=she was standing right where I was looking]
Definition 18:
A railroad track .
Examples:
The train was stopped because a tree had fallen across the line.
Definition 19:
production line .
Examples:
They had to shut down the line when one of the machines broke down.
Definition 20:
A series of similar things .
Examples:
This is just the latest in a long line of problems.
Definition 21:
The people in a family :the series of people who are born in a family as years pass .
Examples:
She comes from a long line of farmers. [=there have been many farmers in her family in the past]
He claims that he is descended from a royal line.
Definition 22:
A way of behaving, thinking, etc. see also hard line.
Examples:
He took a firm line with his son. [=he treated his son in a firm way]
I don’t follow your line of reasoning. [=I don’t understand the reasoning behind what you are saying]
The police are pursuing a new line of inquiry/investigation.
Our current method isn’t working. We need to try a different line of attack.
Definition 23:
An official or public position or opinion .
Examples:
He is a politician who has always adhered closely to the party line on just about everything. [=who has always supported the position taken by his political party]
Definition 24:
An area of activity or interest .
Examples:
She got a job in the retail line.
That kind of thing isn’t really in my line. [=that kind of thing doesn’t really interest me]
He’s in a dangerous line of work. [=he has a dangerous job]
I don’t know what line of business she’s in.
A soldier/policeman/fireman who was killed in the line of duty [=was killed while doing his job]
Definition 25:
The position of military forces who are facing the enemy see also front line.
Examples:
The enemy soldiers broke through the line.
A secret mission behind enemy lines [=a secret mission in an area controlled by the enemy]
Definition 26:
A group of related products that are sold by one company .
Examples:
A line of clothing = a clothing line
The company is coming out with a new product line.
Definition 27:
A system used for moving people or things from one place to another .
Examples:
A bus line
A steamship line
Military supply lines
Definition 28:
A company that owns or controls such a system see also airline.
Examples:
He owns a trucking line.
Definition 29:
A system that allows people to share information .
Examples:
We need to keep the lines of communication open.
Definition 30:
used in phrases like along the lines of to refer to something that is similar or close to the thing being mentioned .
Examples:
We need something along the lines of a small cart. = We need a small cart or something along those/similar lines. [=we need a small cart or something like that]
He said he was too busy to help, or something along those lines.
Definition 31:
line of scrimmage.
Definition 32:
The players who are positioned on the line of scrimmage .
Examples:
The defensive/offensive line
Definition 33:
An amount of an illegal drug (such as cocaine) that is arranged in a thin line so that it can be breathed into the nose through a straw .
Examples:
A line of cocaine
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