lines
/laɪnz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Words spoken by the actors.
Noun
Examples
I have yet to learn my lines.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Dispositions made to cover extended positions, and presenting a front in but one direction to an enemy.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “lines” mean?
Words spoken by the actors.
Is “lines” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.