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Meaning of Line
A length of cord, string, or wire, especially one used for fastening or as a boundary.
Definitions
- A length of cord, string, or wire used for fastening or as a boundary
- * A long, narrow mark or stroke, especially one made by a pen or pencil
- * A row of words or characters in print or writing
- * A sequence of people or things waiting or moving in a particular order
Etymology of Line
The word "line" comes from Old French "ligne", from Latin "linea", a feminine form of "linearis", meaning "of or pertaining to a line"
The Latin "linea" is derived from "linum", meaning "flax" or "thread", which is also the source of the English word "linen"
The word "line" has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to a length of cord, string, or wire, and later to refer to a mark or stroke made by a pen or pencil
Example Uses
- The line of people waiting to buy tickets stretched around the block
- * The artist drew a line across the paper to create a border
- * The new policy is a line in the sand, marking a clear boundary between acceptable and unacceptable behavior