LINE
/laɪn/
4 letters · 1 syllable · noun, verb
Definition of LINE
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"
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.
Flax; linen, particularly the longer fiber of flax.
To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.
"The bird lines its nest with soft grass."
Examples of LINE in a Sentence
- "The arrow descended in a curved line."
- "a brake line"
- "to line troops"
- "to line works with soldiers"
Word Details
Is LINE a Scrabble Word?
Yes, LINE is a valid word in the following dictionaries:
Tip: Short words like LINE are excellent for parallel plays and tight board positions in Scrabble.
Letter Values for LINE
Point breakdown for each letter in Scrabble and Words With Friends.
| Letter | l | i | n | e | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scrabble | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4 |
| WWF | 2 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6 |
Words You Can Make With the Letters in LINE
11 words from the letters in LINE
4-letter words
3-letter words
2-letter words
How to Use LINE in Word Games
LINE is worth 4 points in Scrabble and 6 points in Words With Friends, making it a modest-scoring word.
Short word advantage: LINE is only 4 letters, making it ideal for parallel plays where you form multiple words simultaneously by placing tiles adjacent to existing words on the board.
Looking for more words from these letters? Unscramble LINE to find 11 additional valid words.