lines Meaning & Definition
What Does Lines Mean?
Lines is used as a noun meaning a length of cord or cord-like material. It is also used to mean a comparatively strong slender cord. As a verb, it means to mark or cover with a line or lines. As a verb, it means to cover the inner surface of.
Quick Facts About Lines
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈlīn/ |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | columns, cues and files |
| Antonyms | avocations, hobbies and pursuits |
| Plural | only |
Lines Definition (Noun)
- a length of cord or cord-like material: such as
- a comparatively strong slender cord
- clothesline
- a rope used on shipboard
- a device for catching fish consisting of a cord with hooks and other fishing gear
- scope for activity : rope
- a length of material used in measuring and leveling
used a line to level the foundation
- piping for conveying a fluid (such as steam)
installed a new gas line
- a narrow short synthetic tube that is inserted approximately one inch into a vein (as of the arm) to provide temporary intravenous access for the administration of fluid, medication, or nutrients
- a wire or pair of wires connecting one telegraph or telephone station with another or a whole system of such wires
- any circuit in an electronic communication system
- a telephone connection
tried to get a line
- an individual telephone extension
a call on line 2
- the principal circuits of an electric power system
- a horizontal row of written or printed characters
the last line on the page
- a blank row in lieu of such characters
- a unit in the rhythmic structure of verse formed by the grouping of a number of the smallest units of the rhythm (such as metrical feet)
The poem consisted of 14 lines.
- a distinct segment of a computer program containing a single command or a small number of commands
- a short letter : note
dropped him a line confirming the date
- a certificate of marriage
- the words making up a part in a performance
- any of the successive horizontal rows of picture elements on the screen of a cathode-ray tube (such as a television screen)
- something (such as a ridge or seam) that is distinct, elongated, and narrow
growth lines in a tree trunk
- a narrow crease (as on the face) : wrinkle
- the course or direction of something in motion : route
the line of flight of a bullet
- a state of agreement or conformity : accordance
took a firm line with his nephew
- a state of order, control, or obedience
wouldn't let them get out of line
- a boundary of an area
the state line
- distinction
the fine line between love and hate
- the track and roadbed of a railway
- an amount of cocaine that is arranged in a line to be inhaled through the nose
- a course of conduct, action, or thought
- an official or public position
the party line
- a field of activity or interest
worked in the plumbing line
- a glib often persuasive way of talking
had a line to make the angels weep
- limit, restraint
overstepped the line of good taste
- position in life : lot
- family, lineage
descended from a noble line
- a strain produced and maintained especially by selective breeding or biological culture
- a chronological series
- orderly arrangements made to cover extended military positions and presenting a front to the enemy
- a military formation in which the different elements are abreast of each other
- naval ships arranged in a regular order
- the combatant forces of an army distinguished from the staff corps and supply services
- the force of a regular navy
- officers of the navy eligible for command at sea distinguished from officers of the staff
- officers of the army belonging to a combatant branch
- an arrangement or placement of persons or objects of one kind in an orderly series
a line of trees / stand on line / waiting in line
- the persons or objects so positioned
the line moved slowly at the bank
- a group of public conveyances plying regularly under one management over a route
- a system of transportation together with its equipment, routes, and appurtenances
the eastern freight lines
- the company owning or operating it
- a succession of musical notes especially considered in melodic phrases
- an arrangement of operations in manufacturing permitting sequential occurrence on various stages of production
a production line
- the personnel of an organization that are responsible for its stated objective
- the seven players including center, two guards, two tackles, and two ends who in offensive football play line up on or within one foot of the line of scrimmage
- the players who in defensive play line up within one yard of the line of scrimmage
- a group of three players including a left winger, center, and right winger who play together as a unit in hockey
- a narrow elongated mark drawn or projected: such as
- a circle of latitude or longitude on a map
- equator
- a mark (as on a map) recording a boundary, division, or contour
- any of the horizontal parallel strokes on a music staff on or between which notes are placed compare space:1
- a mark (as by pencil) that forms part of the formal design of a picture distinguished from the shading or color
- a division on a bridge score dividing the score for bonuses from that for tricks
- a demarcation of a limit with reference to which the playing of some game or sport is regulated
- a marked or imaginary line across a playing area (such as a football field) parallel to the end line
- line of scrimmage
- a straight or curved geometric element that is generated by a moving point and that has extension only along the path of the point : curve
- a defining outline : contour
the rising line of the hills
- a general plan : model
- pica
- the unit of fineness of halftones expressed as the number of screen lines to the linear inch
- merchandise or services of the same general class for sale or regularly available
a full line of electrical supplies
- a source of information : insight
- betting odds offered by a bookmaker especially on a sporting event
- a complete game of 10 frames in bowling
- line drive
- the part of a professional kitchen in which meals are cooked and plated
In esoteric, insider terminology of the restaurant world, the line refers en masse to the people, the physical space, the equipment … the arrangement of things, the order, the rules, the menu, the methods … / We were taught in the kitchen fray to never take anything said on the line personally. / working a line shift
Lines as a Verb
- to mark or cover with a line or lines
lined paper
- to depict with lines : draw
- to place or form a line along
pedestrians line the walks
- to form into a line or lines : align
line up troops
- to hit (something, such as a baseball) hard and in a usually straight line
- to hit a line drive in baseball
- to come into the correct relative position : align
Verb
- to cover the inner surface of
line a cloak with silk
- to put something in the inside of : fill
- to serve as the lining of
tapestries lined the walls
- fortify
Synonyms of Lines
Antonyms of Lines
Lines in a Sentence
I have yet to learn my lines.
If you don't behave I'll give you lines
I had to write out 200 lines
The arrow descended in a curved line.
a brake line
the line of sight
I tried to make a call, but the line was dead.
Drop me a line.
a line of stages
The line forms on the right.
Remember, your answers must match the party line.
How many buses does the line have?
the engine is in line / out of line
line sepsis
to line troops
to line works with soldiers
to line a copy book
to line out a hymn
Jones lined to left in his last at-bat.
The bird lines its nest with soft grass.
to line the shelves
used a line to level the foundation
installed a new gas line
tried to get a line
a call on line 2
the last line on the page
The poem consisted of 14 lines.
dropped him a line confirming the date
growth lines in a tree trunk
the line of flight of a bullet
took a firm line with his nephew
wouldn't let them get out of line
the state line
the fine line between love and hate
the party line
worked in the plumbing line
had a line to make the angels weep
overstepped the line of good taste
descended from a noble line
a line of trees
stand on line
waiting in line
the line moved slowly at the bank
the eastern freight lines
a production line
the rising line of the hills
a full line of electrical supplies
In esoteric, insider terminology of the restaurant world, the line refers en masse to the people, the physical space, the equipment … the arrangement of things, the order, the rules, the menu, the methods …
We were taught in the kitchen fray to never take anything said on the line personally.
working a line shift
lined paper
pedestrians line the walks
line up troops
line a cloak with silk
tapestries lined the walls
the line for tickets stretched around the block
since the election, the president has taken a very conservative line
my line of business is pre-owned vehicles, and have I got a deal for you!
advanced mathematics is a little outside of my line, but I'll see what I can do to help
you really crossed the line with that outrageous display of bad behavior
the workers rushed to fix the leak in the gas line
he made sure to bring extra fishing line in case a fish broke free
she owns a line of limousines
the airplane took a southerly line toward the capital
a 10th of all island residents are members of the line of this early settler
he comes from a noble line that goes back several centuries
a line of trees / stand on line / waiting in line
In esoteric, insider terminology of the restaurant world, the line refers en masse to the people, the physical space, the equipment … the arrangement of things, the order, the rules, the menu, the methods … / We were taught in the kitchen fray to never take anything said on the line personally. / working a line shift
Word Forms & Grammar
lines
liny adjective
line
liney
linier
liniest
liny
lined
lin·ing
lining
between the lines
down the line
in line for
on the line
string
lines pl (plural only)
Words That Rhyme With Lines
Origin of Lines
Origin 1: Middle English; partly from Anglo-French lingne, from Latin linea, from feminine of lineus made of flax, from linum flax; partly from Old English līne; akin to Old English līn flax linen
Origin 2: see line:1
Origin 3: Middle English, from line flax, from Old English līn
First Known Use
before 12th century
1530t
15th century
How Do You Say Lines?
The standard pronunciation of lines is /ˈlīn/, spoken in 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Lines
Is lines a noun or a verb?
Lines is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for lines?
Words with a similar meaning to lines include columns, cues and files. See the full list of lines synonyms and antonyms.
What is the opposite of lines?
Words opposite in meaning to lines are avocations, hobbies, pursuits and ancestries.
What is the plural of lines?
The plural of lines is only.