Definitions

1. noun

A length of cord, string, or wire for fastening or suspending something; a thread or filament.

“She used a line to tie the package shut.”

2. noun

A group of people waiting at a place, such as a ticket office or a bus stop.

“There was a long line of people waiting to get into the concert.”

3. noun

A mark or stroke made on a surface with a writing instrument.

“The artist drew a line across the canvas.”

4. noun

A route or track along which something, especially a ship or aircraft, is scheduled to travel.

“The flight was delayed due to bad weather along its line.”

5. noun

A series of connected marks, signs, or symbols used for communication or expression.

“The phone had a numeric line display.”

6. verb

To draw or extend something, especially a line or wire, between two points.

“Can you line up the edges of these two pictures?”

7. verb

To arrange or place people or things in a row or line.

“Please line up the children for the school photo.”

8. verb

To have a particular characteristic or quality in common with something else.

“The two companies line up with their environmental policies.”

9. verb

To make or become continuous or unbroken.

“The two paths line up at the end of the road.”

10. verb

To be aligned or directed in the same general direction.

“The mountains line up along the coast.”

11. adjective

Having a straight or even surface.

“The floor is line and smooth.”

12. adjective

Having a defined or clear boundary.

“The line between the two states is well defined.”