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straight line
nounfemininegeneral usecommon/ˈʁɛ.tɐ/re·ta
Definition
1In 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