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straight line

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈʁɛ.tɐ/re·ta

Definition

1

In geometry, a line that extends infinitely in both directions without any curvature; the shortest path between two points.

Usage examples

Use a ruler to draw a perfectly straight line.
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.

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Common combinations

straight linedraw a straight linenumber linetangent line