Pronunciation: /laɪnz/
noun a limit defining a specific area
A1 The teacher drew straight lines on the whiteboard.
A2 She stood in line for hours to get concert tickets.
B1 The artist carefully painted the lines on the canvas.
B2 The lines on the road helped guide drivers safely to their destination.
C1 The poet's words flowed beautifully, creating vivid imagery in the reader's mind.
C2 The intricate lines of the sculpture showcased the artist's incredible attention to detail.
verb to mark or cover with lines
A1 She lines up her toys neatly on the shelf.
A2 The students line up outside the classroom before the bell rings.
B1 The artist carefully lines the canvas before starting to paint.
B2 The chef lines the baking tray with parchment paper before adding the dough.
C1 The director lines the actors for the final scene of the movie.
C2 The architect lines the walls with intricate designs to enhance the building's aesthetics.
formal The architect carefully measured out the lines for the new building's foundation.
informal Can you draw some straight lines on this paper for me?
slang I'm gonna hit the books and memorize all the lines for the play.
figurative She always knows how to toe the line between professional and casual in her emails.
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