Line
/laɪn/
Scrabble:4 ptsWWF:6 pts4 letters
Definition of Line
noun
- A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.
"The arrow descended in a curved line."
- A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.
- A hose or pipe, of any size.
"a brake line"
- Direction, path.
"the line of sight"
- The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, a telephone or internet cable between two points: a telephone or network connection.
"I tried to make a call, but the line was dead."
verb
- To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.
"to line troops"
- To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.
"to line works with soldiers"
- To form a line along.
- To mark with a line or lines, to cover with lines.
"to line a copy book"
- To represent by lines; to delineate; to portray.
Anagrams of Line
Related Word Patterns
Letter Values
l1
i1
n1
e1
Total: 4 Scrabble points
Rhymes With Line
Word Validity & Sources
SOWPODS (International Scrabble): Valid
TWL (US/Canada Scrabble): Valid
Words With Friends: Valid
Last verified: December 2024
Dictionary data sourced from SOWPODS (178,691 words), combining TWL (Tournament Word List) and the Collins Scrabble Words dictionary. Definitions from Free Dictionary API and Wordnik.
About the Word "Line"
Line is a 4-letter word that scores 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends. The letters in "line" can be rearranged to form 1 other valid word.
Using "Line" in Word Games
When playing Scrabble or Words With Friends, "line" is a low-scoring word.