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Definition line in British English

line verb

[transitive] verb
/laɪn/
1

to cover the inside of something, especially a piece of clothing or a container, with a layer of something else

Example

Line the dish with aluminium foil.

Example

He wore a black coat lined with dark grey silk.

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1.1

to form a layer on the inside surface of something

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2

to form rows along the sides of something

Example

Crowds lined the streets to watch the parade.

Example

The riverside will be transformed into a promenade lined with cafés and restaurants.

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Definition line in British English

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