Line Definition
line
noun
- a formation of people or things one beside another; "the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed"; "they were arrayed in line of battle"; "the cast stood in line for the curtain call"
- a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart"
- a formation of people or things one behind another; "the line stretched clear around the corner"; "you must wait in a long line at the checkout counter"
- a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
- text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen; "the letter consisted of three short lines"; "there are six lines in every stanza"
- a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
- a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops); "they attacked the enemy's line"
- a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning"
- a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
- a connected series of events or actions or developments; "the government took a firm course"; "historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available"
- a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
- a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles"
- a pipe used to transport liquids or gases; "a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport"
- the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
- a telephone connection
- acting in conformity; "in line with"; "he got out of line"; "toe the line"
- the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors"
- something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; "a washing line"
- the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money; "he's not in my line of business"
- in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
- (often plural) a means of communication or access; "it must go through official channels"; "lines of communication were set up between the two firms"
- a particular kind of product or merchandise; "a nice line of shoes"
- a commercial organization serving as a common carrier
- space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising
- the maximum credit that a customer is allowed
- a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence; "she was humming an air from Beethoven"
- persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress; "`let me show you my etchings' is a rather worn line"; "he has a smooth line but I didn't fall for it"; "that salesman must have practiced his fast line of talk"
- a short personal letter; "drop me a line when you get there"
- a conceptual separation or distinction; "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity"
- mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it
verb
- be in line with; form a line along; "trees line the riverbank"
- cover the interior of; "line the gloves"; "line a chimney"
- make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand"
- mark with lines; "sorrow had lined his face"
- fill plentifully; "line one's pockets"
- reinforce with fabric; "lined books are more enduring"
"Line" in song lyrics
See how line is used in real songs:
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"Step back get back stand in line"
11/5 — Garcia Vegas -
"I swear this planets on an intergalactic fault line"
1200 Techniques — Eye of the Storm -
"Could reign, nobly shine, a hundred years down the line"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Cheesey Rat, Crunch Lo, Lighter Shade — God Twist
Words that rhyme with line
Usage tips for "line"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "line" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for line to find words that pair well.