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lijn — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • edge noun The outer boundary or line where something ends.
  • file noun A collection of related documents or data stored together, whether on paper or on a computer.
  • leash noun A strap or cord used to hold and control an animal, especially a dog.
  • line noun A long, thin mark or stroke, straight or curved, on a surface.
  • tether noun A rope or chain that keeps an animal or object within a limited range while still allowing some movement.

Senses

lijn is used for these senses in English:

  • edge (geometry) A one-dimensional face of a polytope. In particular, the joining line between two vertices of a polygon; the place where two faces of a polyhedron meet.
  • file (chess) One of the eight vertical lines of squares on a chessboard (i.e., those identified by a letter).
  • leash A strap, cord or rope with which to restrain an animal, often a dog.
  • line (graph theory) An edge of a graph.
  • line (geometry, informal) A line segment; a continuous finite segment of such a figure.
  • line (geography) A circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map.
  • line (geometry) An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.
  • line A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

edge — full definition

  1. noun The outer boundary or line where something ends.
  2. noun The sharp cutting side of a blade.
  3. noun A slight advantage over rivals or competitors.
  4. verb To move slowly and carefully, often in small steps.
  5. verb To win by a very small margin.

file — full definition

  1. noun A collection of related documents or data stored together, whether on paper or on a computer.
  2. verb To submit official paperwork or a formal request to an office or authority.
  3. noun A line of people or things arranged one behind another.
  4. noun A metal tool with a rough, ridged surface used to smooth or shape hard materials.
  5. verb To smooth, shape, or wear down something using a file.

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