Wednesday, 17 December 2008

What is a line? I

Define: Line

  • a formation of people or things one beside another
  • a mark that is long relative to its width
  • a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point
  • text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen
  • a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum
  • a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops)
  • argumentation: a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning
  • cable: a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power
  • course: a connected series of events or actions or developments
  • a spatial location defined by a real or imaginary unidimensional extent
  • wrinkle: a slight depression in the smoothness of a surface
  • pipeline: a pipe used to transport liquids or gases
  • the road consisting of railroad track and roadbed
  • telephone line: a telephone connection
  • acting in conformity
  • lineage: the descendants of one individual
  • something (as a cord or rope) that is long and thin and flexible
  • occupation: the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money
  • in games or sports; a mark indicating positions or bounds of the playing area
  • channel: (often plural) a means of communication or access
  • a particular kind of product or merchandise
  • a commercial organization serving as a common carrier
  • agate line: space for one line of print (one column wide and 1/14 inch deep) used to measure advertising
  • credit line: the maximum credit that a customer is allowed
  • tune: a succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence
  • trace: make a mark or lines on a surface
  • persuasive but insincere talk that is usually intended to deceive or impress
  • mark with lines
  • note: a short personal letter
  • fill plentifully
  • a conceptual separation or distinction
  • reinforce with fabric
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