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1 a: a length of cord or cord-like material: as
(1): a comparatively strong slender cord
(2): clothesline
(3): a rope used on shipboard b
(1): a device for catching fish consisting of a cord with hooks and other fishing gear
(2): scope for activity : rope c: a length of material used in measuring and leveling d
(1): piping for conveying a fluid (as steam)
(2): a narrow short synthetic tube that is inserted approximately one inch into a vein (as of the arm) to provide temporary intravenous access for the administration of fluid, medication, or nutrients e
(1): a wire or pair of wires connecting one telegraph or telephone station with another or a whole system of such wires
; also : any circuit in an electronic communication system
(2): a telephone connection <tried to get a line>
; also : an individual telephone extension <a call on line 2>
(3): the principal circuits of an electric power system2 a
(1): a horizontal row of written or printed characters
; also : a blank row in lieu of such characters
(2): a unit in the rhythmic structure of verse formed by the grouping of a number of the smallest units of the rhythm (as metrical feet)
(3): a distinct segment of a computer program containing a single command or a small number of commands b: a short letter : note cplural : a certificate of marriage d: the words making up a part in a drama —usually used in plural e: any of the successive horizontal rows of picture elements on the screen of a cathode-ray tube (as a television screen)3 a: something (as a ridge or seam) that is distinct, elongated, and narrow b: a narrow crease (as on the face) : wrinkle c: the course or direction of something in motion : route d
(1): a state of agreement or conformity : accordance
(2): a state of order, control, or obedience <wouldn't let them get out of line> e
(1): a boundary of an area <the state line>
(2): distinction 2 <the fine line between love and hate> f: the track and roadbed of a railway g: an amount of cocaine that is arranged in a line to be inhaled through the nose4 a: a course of conduct, action, or thought
; especially : an official or public position <the party line> b: a field of activity or interest c: a glib often persuasive way of talking5 a: limit
, restraint barchaic : position in life : lot6 a
(1): family
, lineage
(2): a strain produced and maintained especially by selective breeding or biological culture
(3): a chronological series b: dispositions made to cover extended military positions and presenting a front to the enemy —usually used in plural c: a military formation in which the different elements are abreast of each other d: naval ships arranged in a regular order e
(1): the combatant forces of an army distinguished from the staff corps and supply services
(2): the force of a regular navy f
(1): officers of the navy eligible for command at sea distinguished from officers of the staff
(2): officers of the army belonging to a combatant branch g: an arrangement or placement of persons or objects of one kind in an orderly series <a line of trees> <stand on line> <waiting in line>
; also : the persons or objects so positioned <the line moved slowly at the bank> h
(1): a group of public conveyances plying regularly under one management over a route
(2): a system of transportation together with its equipment, routes, and appurtenances
; also : the company owning or operating it i: a succession of musical notes especially considered in melodic phrases j
(1): an arrangement of operations in manufacturing permitting sequential occurrence on various stages of production
(2): the personnel of an organization that are responsible for its stated objective k
(1): the seven players including center, two guards, two tackles, and two ends who in offensive football play line up on or within one foot of the line of scrimmage
(2): the players who in defensive play line up within one yard of the line of scrimmage l: a group of three players including a left winger, center, and right winger who play together as a unit in hockey7: a narrow elongated mark drawn or projected: as a
(1): a circle of latitude or longitude on a map
(2): equator b: a mark (as on a map) recording a boundary, division, or contour c: any of the horizontal parallel strokes on a music staff on or between which notes are placed
— compare space d: a mark (as by pencil) that forms part of the formal design of a picture distinguished from the shading or color e: a division on a bridge score dividing the score for bonuses from that for tricks f
(1): a demarcation of a limit with reference to which the playing of some game or sport is regulated —usually used in combination
(2): a marked or imaginary line across a playing area (as a football field) parallel to the end line
(3): line of scrimmage 8: a straight or curved geometric element that is generated by a moving point and that has extension only along the path of the point : curve9 a: a defining outline : contour b: a general plan : model —usually used in plural10 achiefly British : pica —used to indicate the size of large type b: the unit of fineness of halftones expressed as the number of screen lines to the linear inch11: merchandise or services of the same general class for sale or regularly available12 a: a source of information : insight b: betting odds offered by a bookmaker especially on a sporting event13: a complete game of 10 frames in bowling —called also string14: line drive
— liny also lin·ey
\ˈlī-nē\
adjective
— between the lines
1: by implication : in an indirect way2: by way of inference
— down the line
— in line for
: due or in a position to receive
— on line
: in or into operation
— on the line
1: at great risk <puts his future on the line by backing that policy>2: on the border between two categories
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