line

//laɪn//
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Noun

lineSingular
linesPlural
1

A long, narrow mark or band drawn or painted on a surface.

Draw a straight line across the page.

2

A length of cord, rope, wire, or other material serving a particular purpose.

He hung the washing on the line.

3

A row of people or things arranged one behind another.

We waited in a long line at the ticket office.

4

A wrinkle or crease in the skin, especially on the face.

She noticed fine lines around her eyes.

5

A connected series of railroad cars, buses, or other vehicles operating on a regular route.

The bus line runs every 30 minutes.

6

A telephone connection or circuit.

The line is busy right now.

7

A single sentence or verse of poetry or dialogue in a play or film.

The actor forgot his lines during the performance.

8

A range of commercial goods or products.

The company launched a new line of organic skincare products.

9

A course or direction of movement, thought, or action.

We need to think along different lines.

10

A boundary or limit, especially in sports.

The ball went over the line.

Verb

1

To mark or cover with lines.

She lined the paper with a ruler.

2

To stand or be positioned at intervals along something.

Trees line the street.

3

To cover the inside surface of something with a layer of different material.

She lined the box with soft fabric.