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Word: Line
Speech Type: Noun
Old English līne ‘rope, series’, probably of Germanic origin, from Latin linea (fibra) ‘flax (fibre)’, from Latin linum ‘flax’, reinforced in Middle English by Old French ligne, based on Latin linea
lʌɪn
a long, narrow mark or band
Short Definition:long mark or band
Examples:- a row of closely spaced dots will look like a continuous line
- I can't draw a straight line
a length of cord, rope, wire, or other material serving a particular purpose
Short Definition:length of cord, rope, etc.
Examples:- Lily pegged the washing on the line
a horizontal row of written or printed words
Short Definition:horizontal row of words
Examples:- take the cursor up one line and press the delete key
a row of people or things
Short Definition:row of people or things
Examples:- a line of altar boys proceeded down the aisle
an area or branch of activity
Short Definition:sphere of activity
Examples:- the stresses unique to their line of work
a connected series of military fieldworks or defences facing an enemy force
Short Definition:connected series of military fieldworks
Examples:- raids behind enemy lines
Word: Line
Speech Type: Verb
lʌɪn
stand or be positioned at intervals along
Short Definition:stand at intervals along
Examples:- a processional route lined by people waving flags
mark or cover with lines
Short Definition:mark with lines
Examples:- deep wrinkles lined his face
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