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- English Word Line Definition A short letter; a note; as, a line from a friend.
- English Word Line Definition A verse, or the words which form a certain number of feet, according to the measure.
- English Word Line Definition Course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy; method of argument; department of industry, trade, or intellectual activity.
- English Word Line Definition That which has length, but not breadth or thickness.
- English Word Line Definition The exterior limit of a figure, plat, or territory; boundary; contour; outline.
- English Word Line Definition A threadlike crease marking the face or the hand; hence, characteristic mark.
- English Word Line Definition Lineament; feature; figure.
- English Word Line Definition A straight row; a continued series or rank; as, a line of houses, or of soldiers; a line of barriers.
- English Word Line Definition A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; as, the ascending or descending line; the line of descent; the male line; a line of kings.
- English Word Line Definition A connected series of public conveyances, and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.; as, a line of stages; an express line.
- English Word Line Definition A circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map.
- English Word Line Definition The equator; -- usually called the line, or equinoctial line; as, to cross the line.
- English Word Line Definition A long tape, or a narrow ribbon of steel, etc., marked with subdivisions, as feet and inches, for measuring; a tapeline.
- English Word Line Definition A measuring line or cord.
- English Word Line Definition That which was measured by a line, as a field or any piece of land set apart; hence, allotted place of abode.
- English Word Line Definition Instruction; doctrine.
- English Word Line Definition The proper relative position or adjustment of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working; as, the engine is in line or out of line.
- English Word Line Definition The track and roadbed of a railway; railroad.
- English Word Line Definition A row of men who are abreast of one another, whether side by side or some distance apart; -- opposed to column.
- English Word Line Definition The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery, etc.