A very heavy rope or chain by which a ship's anchor is hoisted.

A wire strung between two locations allowing telegraphic communication between them.

The infrastructure which allows a single telephone to be connected to the network and conduct independent calls.

A line on a graph, drawn through points that vary widely, that shows the general trend of a real-world function; often generated using linear regression

Alternative spelling of fault line

(geology) The line formed by the intersection of the plane of a fault with the surface of the Earth / (by extension) A minor split (in public opinion etc) that may develop into something larger

(idiomatic, transitive) To state strongly, clearly, and accurately. / (idiomatic, transitive) To risk.

(figuratively) A boundary or limit which should not be crossed. / (ice hockey) The thick red line on the ice which divides the rink in half.

An item appearing on a single line in any schedule of information. / (accounting) An item of revenue or expenditure in a budget or other financial statement or report.

The boundary of a body of air, contacting the earth's surface, that has fallen below the dew point and usually contains fog. / A division in altitude above which fog appears.