| curve |
a line that bends smoothly in one direction without any straight parts or angles. [1/5 definitions] |
| denominator |
the number in a fraction that is below the division line. It shows the number of equal parts into which the top number is to be divided. |
| dial tone |
the steady hum or buzzing sound in a telephone receiver showing that the line is open and a number may be dialed or entered. |
| diameter |
a straight line from one side of a circle or sphere to the other that passes through the center. [2/3 definitions] |
| direct |
going in a straight line or on a straight course. [2/9 definitions] |
| directly |
in a direct line or way; straight. [1/3 definitions] |
| division sign |
a mathematical sign made up of a small horizontal line with one dot above it and one dot below it ( ÷ ). It indicates that the number coming before it is to be divided by the number coming after it. |
| edge |
a line where two surfaces meet. [2/6 definitions] |
| equator |
the imaginary circle around the earth that is halfway between the North and South Poles. The equator is represented by a line that goes around the middle of a globe. |
| extension |
an extra telephone line connected to the main line. [1/3 definitions] |
| eyebrow |
the line of short hairs growing along the ridge of bone above the eye. [1/2 definitions] |
| eyeliner |
makeup used to draw a thin line on the edges of the eyelids. |
| file1 |
a line of things or people standing in order. [2/6 definitions] |
| finish line |
a line that marks the end of a race. The first person who crosses the finish line in a race is the winner. |
| fishing pole |
any long slender pole that is used in catching fish. A long line, often made of nylon, is loosely attached to the pole. This line has a hook attached to it on one end. |
| fishing rod |
a long thin pole with a line, hook, and often a reel that is used for catching fish. |
| flush2 |
even or level with another surface or line. [1/2 definitions] |
| fold1 |
the line, crease, or bend made by folding. [1/8 definitions] |
| foul line |
a line on a basketball court drawn fifteen feet from the backboard. A player may shoot freely from this line when the other team commits a foul. [1/2 definitions] |
| haiku |
a Japanese verse form made of three lines, or any poem written in this form. The first line has five syllables, followed by a line of seven syllables, then another line of five. |
| horizon |
the line where the earth and the sky appear to meet. [1/2 definitions] |