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”
(often plural) a means of communication or access.
“lines of communication were set up between the two firms”
The descendants of one individual.
“his entire lineage has been warriors”
Space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising.
A short personal letter.
“drop me a line when you get there”
A telephone connection.
The maximum credit that a customer is allowed.
A particular kind of product or merchandise.
“a nice line of shoes”
A pipe used to transport liquids or gases.
“a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport”
A slight depression or fold in the smoothness of a surface.
“his face has many lines”
A commercial organization serving as a common carrier.
Acting in conformity.
“in line with”
“he got out of line”
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 formation of people or things one beside another.
“the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed”
“they were arrayed in line of battle”
A fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops).
“they attacked the enemy's line”
A length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point.
A mark that is long relative to its width.
“He drew a line on the chart”
A single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum.
A spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent.
Mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it.
In games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area.
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”
Something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible.
“a washing line”
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”
Make a mark or lines on a surface.
“draw a line”
“trace the outline of a figure in the sand”
Be in line with; form a line along.
“trees line the riverbank”
Cover the interior of.
“line the gloves”
“line a chimney”
Fill plentifully.
“line one's pockets”
Mark with lines.
“sorrow had lined his face”
Reinforce with fabric.
“lined books are more enduring”