line
A1Frequent NGSL-1UK /laɪn/US /laɪn/
Meaning
noun
a long, thin mark on a surface
“a straight/solid/dotted/dashed line”
verb
to cover the inside of something with a layer of another material, especially to keep it clean or make it stronger
“Butter and line a 25 cm cake tin.”
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