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lines

Transitive VerbIntransitive Verb[C/U] Both
pl: linespast: linedpp: lineding: liningcomp: nullsup: null

The word carries a strong sense of order and separation. It often evokes a feeling of rigidity, structure, or restriction, whether it is a physical border or a social boundary. In a creative context, it suggests the building blocks of a narrative or a visual composition.

Countable when referring to distinct marks, rows of people, or verses of poetry. Uncountable when referring to the general concept of linear geometry or a boundary.

Meanings

Noun
[something]

A long, narrow mark or band made on a surface.

"Draw two parallel lines on the paper."

Noun
[something]

A row of people or things waiting for something.

"There were long lines at the ticket booth."

Noun
[something]

A sequence of words in a poem, play, or song.

"The actor forgot his lines during the performance."

Noun
[something]

A boundary or limit that should not be crossed.

"You have crossed the line with that comment."

Transitive Verb
[someone][something]

To mark with lines or cover the inside of something with a protective layer.

"She lines her jackets with silk."

Intransitive Verb
[something]

To form a row or a boundary.

"The trees line the driveway."

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