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2. | line - a mark that is long relative to its width; "He drew a line on the chart"; "The substance produced characteristic lines on the spectroscope" | |
3. | 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" | |
4. | line - a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point | |
5. | 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" | |
6. | line - a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum | |
7. | line - a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops); "they attacked the enemy's line" | |
8. | line - the methodical process of logical reasoning; "I can't follow your line of reasoning" | |
9. | line - a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power Synonyms: transmission line, cable | |
10. | line - a connected series of events or actions or developments; "the government took a firm course"; "historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available" Synonyms: course | |
11. | line - a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent | |
12. | line - a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface; "his face has many lines"; "ironing gets rid of most wrinkles" | |
13. | line - a pipe used to transport liquids or gases; "a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport" Synonyms: pipeline | |
14. | ![]() Synonyms: rail line, railway line | |
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16. | line - acting in conformity; "in line with"; "he got out of line"; "toe the line" | |
17. | line - the descendants of one individual; "his entire lineage has been warriors" | |
18. | line - something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible; "a washing line" | |
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20. | line - in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area | |
21. | line - (often plural) a means of communication or access; "it must go through official channels"; "lines of communication were set up between the two firms" Synonyms: communication channel, channel | |
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23. | line - a commercial organization serving as a common carrier | |
24. | line - space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising Synonyms: agate line | |
25. | line - the maximum credit that a customer is allowed | |
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28. | line - a conceptual separation or demarcation; "there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity" | |
29. | ![]() Synonyms: assembly line, production line | |
Verb | 1. | line - be in line with; form a line along; "trees line the riverbank" Synonyms: run along |
2. | line - cover the interior of (garments); "line the gloves" | |
3. | line - make a mark or lines on a surface; "draw a line"; "trace the outline of a figure in the sand" | |
4. | line - mark with lines; "sorrow had lined his face" | |
5. | line - fill plentifully; "line one's pockets" | |
6. | line - reinforce with fabric; "lined books are more enduring" |
LINE, descents. The series of persons who have descended from a common ancestor, placed one under the other, in the order of their birth. It connects successively all the relations by blood to each other. Vide Consanguinity; Degree.
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LINE, estates. The division between two estates. Limit; border; boundary.
2. When a line is mentioned in a deed as ending at a particular
monument, (q.v.) it is to be extended in the direction called for, without
regard to distance, until it reach the boundary. 1 Taylor, 110, 303 2 Hawks,
219; 3 Hawks, 21; 2 Taylor, 1. And a marked line is to be adhered to
although it depart from the course. 7 Wheat. 7; 2 Overt. 304; 3 Call, 239; 7
Monr. 333; 2 Bibb, 261; 4 Bibb, 503; 4 Monr. 29; see further, 2 Dana, 2; 6
Wend. 467; 1 Bibb, 466; 1 Marsh. 382; 3 Marsh. 382; 3 Murph. 82; 13 Pick.
145; 13 Wend. 300; 5 J. J. Marsh. 587.
3. Where a number of persons settle simultaneously or at short
intervals in the same neighborhood, and their tracts, if extended in certain
directions, would overlap each other, the settlers sometimes by agreement
determine upon dividing lines, which are called consentible lines. These
lines, when fairly agreed upon, have been sanctioned by the courts; and such
agreements are conclusive upon all persons claiming under the parties to
them with notice, but not upon bona fide purchasers for a valuable
consideration without notice, actual or constructive. 5 S. & R. 273; 9 W. &
S. 66; 3 S & R. 323; 5 Binn. 129; 10 Watts, 324; 17 S. &. R. 57; Jones, L.
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4. Lines fixed by compact between nations are binding on their citizens
and subjects. 11 Pet. 209; 1 Overt. 269; 1 Ves. sen., Rep. 450; 1 Atk. R. 2;
1 Ch. Cas. 85; 1 P. Wms. 723727; 2 Atk. R. 592; 1 Vern. 48; 1 Ves. 19; 2
Ves. 284; 3 S. & R. 331.
line - 1. By extension, a (usually physical) medium such as an optical fibre which carries a signal. |