LINE as NOUN

  1. Meaning
    • the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • he’’s not in my line of business
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  2. Meaning
    • acting in conformity
    Usage Example(s)
    • in line with
    • he got out of line
    • toe the line
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  4. Meaning
    • something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
    Usage Example(s)
    • a washing line
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  5. Meaning
    • the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  6. Meaning
    • a commercial organization serving as a common carrier
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  7. Meaning
    • a particular kind of product or merchandise
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a nice line of shoes
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  8. Meaning
    • a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • a pipeline runs from the wells to the seaport
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  9. Meaning
    • mechanical system in a factory whereby an article is conveyed through sites at which successive operations are performed on it
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  10. Meaning
    • a telephone connection
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  11. Meaning
    • a conceptual separation or demarcation
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • there is a narrow line between sanity and insanity
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  12. Meaning
    • the methodical process of logical reasoning
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • I can”t follow your line of reasoning
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  13. Meaning
    • (often plural) a means of communication or access
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • it must go through official channels
    • lines of communication were set up between the two firms
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  14. Meaning
    • a short personal letter
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • drop me a line when you get there
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  15. Meaning
    • a mark that is long relative to its width
    Usage Example(s)
    • He drew a line on the chart
    • The substance produced characteristic lines on the spectroscope
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  16. Meaning
    • text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen
    Usage Example(s)
    • the letter consisted of three short lines
    • there are six lines in every stanza
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  17. Meaning
    • a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • she was humming an air from Beethoven
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  18. Meaning
    • the descendants of one individual
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • his entire lineage has been warriors
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  19. Meaning
    • a connected series of events or actions or developments
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • the government took a firm course
    • historians can only point out those lines for which evidence is available
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  20. Meaning
    • a formation of people or things one behind another
    Usage Example(s)
    • the line stretched clear around the corner
    • you must wait in a long line at the checkout counter
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  21. Meaning
    • a formation of people or things one beside another
    Usage Example(s)
    • the line of soldiers advanced with their bayonets fixed
    • they were arrayed in line of battle
    • the cast stood in line for the curtain call
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  22. Meaning
    • a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  23. Meaning
    • in games or sports
    • a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  24. Meaning
    • a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)
    Usage Example(s)
    • they attacked the enemy’’s line
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  25. Meaning
    • a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  26. Meaning
    • the maximum credit that a customer is allowed
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  27. Meaning
    • space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising
    Synonym(s) Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  28. Meaning
    • a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness
    • the trace of a moving point
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s)
  29. Meaning
    • a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • his face has many lines
    • ironing gets rid of most wrinkles
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)

LINE as VERB

  1. Meaning
    • reinforce with fabric
    Usage Example(s)
    • lined books are more enduring
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  2. Meaning
    • fill plentifully
    Usage Example(s)
    • line one’’s pockets
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower
  3. Meaning
    • cover the interior of (garments)
    Usage Example(s)
    • line the gloves
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  4. Meaning
    • mark with lines
    Usage Example(s)
    • sorrow had lined his face
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  5. Meaning
    • make a mark or lines on a surface
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • draw a line
    • trace the outline of a figure in the sand
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)
  6. Meaning
    • be in line with
    • form a line along
    Synonym(s) Usage Example(s)
    • trees line the riverbank
    Hypernyms(s) line is a kind of… Example: animal is a hypernym of mammal, plant is a hypernym of flower Hyponym(s) Derived(s)