line

Definition

  • n. a formation of people or things one beside another
  • n. a mark that is long relative to its width
  • n. a formation of people or things one behind another
  • n. a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point

Word forms

Past participle
lined
Present participle
lining
Past tense
lined
Third person singular
lines

Example sentences

  1. n.

    We waited in line for hours to buy tickets to the concert.

  2. vt.

    Please line the boxes up neatly along the wall.

  3. vi.

    During the event, everyone had to line up to get their food.

  4. 計.

    The technician checked the line for any faults.