line

/laɪn/noun
Early ChildhoodNot in standard dictionaries
1

A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

2

An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.

3

A line segment; a continuous finite segment of such a figure.

4

An edge of a graph.

5

A circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map.

6

The equator.

7

One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.

8

The horizontal path of a ball towards the batsman (see also length).

9

The goal line.

10

A particular path taken by a vehicle when driving a bend or corner in the road.

Sound Patterns & Rhymes

Rhymes

Words that share the same ending sound pattern

Alliteration

Words starting with the same consonant sound — used in poetry and prose to create rhythm, emphasis, and memorable phrasing (e.g. “Peter Piper picked”)

Assonance

Words sharing similar vowel sounds regardless of starting letter — creates internal melody in writing

Consonance

Words sharing similar consonant sound patterns — adds texture and cohesion to writing

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