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Meanings of line (lines) in English

Portuguese
toada
Catalan
aire
Spanish
aire
Wikidata

A succession of notes forming a distinctive sequence.

      toada
      Catalan
      línia telefònica
      Spanish
      línea de teléfono
      Wikidata

      A telephone connection.

            línia telefònica
            Catalan
            via fèrria
            Spanish
            línea
            Wikidata

            The road consisting of railroad track and roadbed.

                  via fèrria
                  Portuguese
                  canal
                  Wikidata

                  (Often plural) a means of communication or access.

                        canal
                        Synonyms
                        Examples for "channel"
                        Examples for "channel"
                        1
                        She told MEPs Europe risked giving up a vital channel for dialogue.
                        The Guardian
                        2
                        The Comedy Central TV channel launched here just over a year ago.
                        The Guardian
                        3
                        An ideological and institutional shift would quickly channel all power Gingrich's way.
                        The new yorker
                        4
                        I cannot build more power stations or more efficiently channel water supplies.
                        The Departure
                        5
                        The current trend channel doesn't hit that area until late next week.
                        Reuters
                        1
                        If so, then get in touch: open up the communication channel again!
                        The South African
                        2
                        Shout and scream about how brilliant they are via every communication channel.
                        The Guardian
                        3
                        But Georgian officials were sceptical about any new communication channel working.
                        Reuters
                        4
                        There is no visible evidence of sequestration, certainly not over a communication channel.
                        The Reality Dysfunction
                        5
                        With that communication channel open, it was hoped to initiate negotiations.
                        The evolutionary void
                        Usage of lines in English
                        1
                        However, there are also differences along political party lines in this case.
                        The Guardian
                        2
                        Iced-over trees knocked down power lines, leaving thousands without electricity, officials said.
                        Reuters
                        3
                        Water lines were shattered early on, yet people needed water to survive.
                        Reuters
                        4
                        Yet the impact on investment banks' top lines was far from positive.
                        Reuters
                        5
                        It said work is under way to check generators and power lines.
                        Radio NZ
                        6
                        However, several lines of evidence have recently been presented against this model.
                        Pubmed
                        7
                        The Fawcett Society should consider pursuing a test case along these lines.
                        The Guardian
                        8
                        The New South Wales government said its drum lines were more humane.
                        News.com.au
                        9
                        Obama was clearly aware of the problems that led to long lines.
                        Reuters
                        10
                        But the issue has divided the state Democratic party along urban-rural lines.
                        Reuters
                        11
                        Authorities said the drum lines would remain in place for a week.
                        Radio NZ
                        12
                        Clear lines of responsibility and reporting are very important for this stage.
                        The Irish Times
                        13
                        We know what happens when countries split along these lines: Trump happens.
                        News.com.au
                        14
                        The area has been busy with climbers adding new lines this year.
                        Climbing Magazine
                        15
                        Another frequent question is about the health hazards associated with electric lines.
                        Independent.ie
                        16
                        It requires no new roads, no railway lines, no major public subsidies.
                        The Guardian