| horizon |
the line where the earth and the sky appear to meet. [1/2 definitions] |
| hyphen |
a punctuation mark (-). It is used to join the parts of a compound word. It is also used at the end of a line to divide a word between syllables. |
| indirect |
not in a straight line, course, or route. [1/3 definitions] |
| insulate |
to cover, line, or surround with a material that reduces or stops the movement of heat, electricity, or sound. |
| lane |
a marked route for traffic going in one direction, as for a line of cars on a highway or for a single swimmer or runner in a race. [1/4 definitions] |
| level |
being on a line with the horizon or parallel to the ground. [1/10 definitions] |
| line1 |
a mathematical figure that is represented by a long, straight, unbroken mark with arrows at each end. The arrows mean that the line continues endlessly in both directions. A line, in mathmatics, has length that goes on forever but no width. [4/11 definitions] |
| linear |
having to do with a line; straight. [1/2 definitions] |
| line up |
to form a line, one person after the other. [2 definitions] |
| longitude |
distance on the earth's surface east or west of an imaginary line on the globe that goes from the north pole to the south pole and passes through Greenwich, England. Longitude is usually measured in degrees. |
| noose |
a loop that passes through a knot in the end of a rope or other line. When the rope is pulled, the loop becomes smaller. |
| numerator |
the number in a fraction that is above the division line, over the denominator. |
| on deck |
next in line to bat in a baseball game. |
| outline |
a line or shape showing the outside edge of a figure or object. [1/4 definitions] |
| palisade |
(plural) a long line of steep cliffs, along a river or coastline. [1/2 definitions] |
| paragraph |
a part of something written made up of one or more sentences that develop a certain idea. A paragraph begins on a new line which is usually indented from the other lines. |
| part |
the line in the hair made by a comb. [1/13 definitions] |
| pipeline |
a long line of pipes for moving gas or oil from where it is produced to where it is used or sold. |
| plane1 |
a flat surface on which any two points can be joined by a straight line. [1/4 definitions] |
| plot1 |
the story line or order of events in a book, play, or movie. [1/4 definitions] |
| plumb |
a small weight tied to a line. A plumb is used to measure the depth of water or to test if something is straight up and down. [1/5 definitions] |