straight line
nounfeminine/ˈʁɛ.tɐ/medium
re·ta
Definition
In geometry, a line that extends infinitely in both directions without any curvature; the shortest path between two points.
Use a ruler to draw a perfectly straight line.
The shortest distance between two points is a straight line.
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Common collocations
straight linedraw a straight linenumber linetangent line
Etymology
Do latim 'recta (linea)' (linha direita).