Line
noun
A long, narrow mark or band.
I drew a straight line on the paper
Often appears as...
- draw a line
- cross the line
noun
A row of people or things.
There was a long line at the supermarket
Often appears as...
- queue in line
- line up
verb
To stand or be positioned in a row.
The spectators lined the streets to watch the parade
Often appears as...
- line up
- line the streets
noun
A direction or path along which something moves or extends.
The line of flight of the arrow was straight
Often appears as...
- line of sight
- line of flight
noun
A set of related words that say one thing in a poem or song.
I enjoyed the line 'life is but a dream' in the song
Often appears as...
- line of a song
- line of a poem
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To cover the inside of something.
I lined the cake tin with parchment paper
Often appears as...
- line a cake tin
- line a basket
noun
A way of thinking or a direction of development.
That's a new line of thought for me
Often appears as...
- line of thought
- line of development
noun
A long, narrow mark or band.
I drew a straight line on the paper
Often appears as...
- draw a line
- cross the line
noun
A row of people or things.
There was a long line at the supermarket
Often appears as...
- queue in line
- line up
verb
To stand or be positioned in a row.
The spectators lined the streets to watch the parade
Often appears as...
- line up
- line the streets
noun
A direction or path along which something moves or extends.
The line of flight of the arrow was straight
Often appears as...
- line of sight
- line of flight
noun
A set of related words that say one thing in a poem or song.
I enjoyed the line 'life is but a dream' in the song
Often appears as...
- line of a song
- line of a poem
Usage tips
Literary
verb
To cover the inside of something.
I lined the cake tin with parchment paper
Often appears as...
- line a cake tin
- line a basket
noun
A way of thinking or a direction of development.
That's a new line of thought for me
Often appears as...
- line of thought
- line of development
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Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery
The word 'line' can evoke a visual image or boundary in many contexts.
The artist used lines to create a mountain range.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Phrase
'Cross the line' means going beyond acceptable social or ethical standards.
He crossed the line when he insulted her family.
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery
The word 'line' can evoke a visual image or boundary in many contexts.
The artist used lines to create a mountain range.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Phrase
'Cross the line' means going beyond acceptable social or ethical standards.
He crossed the line when he insulted her family.
Pro Tip 1/2Visual Imagery
The word 'line' can evoke a visual image or boundary in many contexts.
The artist used lines to create a mountain range.
Pro Tip 2/2Cultural Phrase
'Cross the line' means going beyond acceptable social or ethical standards.
He crossed the line when he insulted her family.
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Why is it so hard to...
If we could learn how to shut down these lines of communication, we'd have a better shot at vanquishing a tumor permanently. Additionally, mounting evidence suggests we'll need to figure out how to eradicate cancer stem cells. These are rare but seem to have special properties that make them resistant to chemotherapy and radiation.
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How to read music - Tim...
probably learned their lines from a script, which essentially tells them what to say and when to say it. A piece of written music operates on exactly the same principle. In a very basic sense, it tells a performer what to play and when to play it. Aesthetically speaking, there's a world of difference
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The benefits of good...
These curves help us stay upright and absorb some of the stress from activities like walking and jumping. If they are aligned properly, when you're standing up, you should be able to draw a straight line from a point just in front of your shoulders, to behind your hip, to the front of your knee,
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Earthquake Destruction PIPE...
usually occur along the boundaries of the thin plates that cover the earth like an eggshell driven by the heat deep within the Earth's core the plates grind against each other on long lines called faults when the plates find their motion blocked stress builds up finally the
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Can you solve the pirate...
So when each votes, they won't just be thinking about the current proposal, but about all possible outcomes down the line. And because the rank order is known in advance, each can accurately predict how the others would vote in any situation
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Why do women have...
the womb gets rid of its endometrial lining, along with any unfertilized eggs, sick, dying, or dead embryos. That protective process is known as menstruation, leading to the period. This biological trait, bizarre as it may be,
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Can you solve the locker...
The words in the lockers that remain open at the end will help you crack the code for the safe. Before cousin Thaddeus can even start down the line, you step forward and tell the lawyer you know which lockers will remain open.
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Alice Goffman: How we're...
we're asking these kids to walk the thinnest possible line -- to basically never do anything wrong. Why are we not providing support to young kids facing these challenges?
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How to deal with...
line I felt validation because here was this person who had actually witnessed what I knew to be true and it confirmed what I knew so he had said two options suicide or
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Real-Life Spider Shoots...
These spiders can build the world's largest orb webs, up to two metres wide. A few hours from the first spray of bridging line, the job is done.
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Why is it so hard to...
If we could learn how to shut down these lines of communication, we'd have a better shot at vanquishing a tumor permanently. Additionally, mounting evidence suggests we'll need to figure out how to eradicate cancer stem cells. These are rare but seem to have special properties that make them resistant to chemotherapy and radiation.
Video examples
How to read music - Tim...
probably learned their lines from a script, which essentially tells them what to say and when to say it. A piece of written music operates on exactly the same principle. In a very basic sense, it tells a performer what to play and when to play it. Aesthetically speaking, there's a world of difference
Video examples
The benefits of good...
These curves help us stay upright and absorb some of the stress from activities like walking and jumping. If they are aligned properly, when you're standing up, you should be able to draw a straight line from a point just in front of your shoulders, to behind your hip, to the front of your knee,
Video examples
Earthquake Destruction PIPE...
usually occur along the boundaries of the thin plates that cover the earth like an eggshell driven by the heat deep within the Earth's core the plates grind against each other on long lines called faults when the plates find their motion blocked stress builds up finally the
Video examples
Can you solve the pirate...
So when each votes, they won't just be thinking about the current proposal, but about all possible outcomes down the line. And because the rank order is known in advance, each can accurately predict how the others would vote in any situation
Video examples
Why do women have...
the womb gets rid of its endometrial lining, along with any unfertilized eggs, sick, dying, or dead embryos. That protective process is known as menstruation, leading to the period. This biological trait, bizarre as it may be,
Video examples
Can you solve the locker...
The words in the lockers that remain open at the end will help you crack the code for the safe. Before cousin Thaddeus can even start down the line, you step forward and tell the lawyer you know which lockers will remain open.
Video examples
Alice Goffman: How we're...
we're asking these kids to walk the thinnest possible line -- to basically never do anything wrong. Why are we not providing support to young kids facing these challenges?
Video examples
How to deal with...
line I felt validation because here was this person who had actually witnessed what I knew to be true and it confirmed what I knew so he had said two options suicide or
Video examples
Real-Life Spider Shoots...
These spiders can build the world's largest orb webs, up to two metres wide. A few hours from the first spray of bridging line, the job is done.
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Future
American Musician
My three wishes are just be respected out the game. I want respect from everybody. And just make a successful clothing line and company. I'm not going to put a number on it. Just to have a great career.
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Jean-Paul Sartre
French Philosopher
One always dies too soon or too late. And yet, life is there, finished: the line is drawn, and it must all be added up. You are nothing other than your life.
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Joel Courtney
American Actor
I can't draw a straight line to save my life. I just can't draw.
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Harry Morgan
American Actor
An actor's most important responsibility is to know lines well.
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James D'arcy
English Actor
Baddies always do get the best lines, that's the honest truth.
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Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo
We wanted to draw a line between public life and private life.
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James P. Gorman
American Businessman
The world is getting better, but not in a straight line.
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Enzo Ferrari
Italian Designer
I believe most things can be said in a few lines.
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Fiona Shaw
Irish Actress
So I just play the character, I play the lines.
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John Layfield
American Businessman
I draw the line between me and my character.
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Future
American Musician
My three wishes are just be respected out the game. I want respect from everybody. And just make a successful clothing line and company. I'm not going to put a number on it. Just to have a great career.
Quote examples
Jean-Paul Sartre
French Philosopher
One always dies too soon or too late. And yet, life is there, finished: the line is drawn, and it must all be added up. You are nothing other than your life.
Quote examples
Joel Courtney
American Actor
I can't draw a straight line to save my life. I just can't draw.
Quote examples
Harry Morgan
American Actor
An actor's most important responsibility is to know lines well.
Quote examples
James D'arcy
English Actor
Baddies always do get the best lines, that's the honest truth.
Quote examples
Guy-Manuel de Homem-Christo
We wanted to draw a line between public life and private life.
Quote examples
James P. Gorman
American Businessman
The world is getting better, but not in a straight line.
Quote examples
Enzo Ferrari
Italian Designer
I believe most things can be said in a few lines.
Quote examples
Fiona Shaw
Irish Actress
So I just play the character, I play the lines.
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John Layfield
American Businessman
I draw the line between me and my character.
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