1. noun /laɪn/
a) A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight. <! should this be split into two senses: "path" and "mark" ?
The atmosphere in flaming sparkles flew; / And where the burning wheels / Eddied above the mountain’s loftiest peak / Was traced a line of lightning.
b) An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.
For their present position, he drew an inverted V. Then he drew a line and on either side he inscribed landmarks, ridges, passes. At the other end he drew a number of inverted Vs to represent the Arapaho village.
2. verb /laɪn/
to line troops
b) To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.
to line works with soldiers
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