linea en · NOUN
Etymology
From Latin līnea (“line, thread”), via Spanish línea in reference to the unit of length, from līnum (“flax”). Doublet of ligne; related to line.
Meanings
-
Any long marking, dark or bright, on a planet or moon's surface.
The moons Dione and Europa have prominent lineae.
- (historical) A traditional Spanish unit of length, equivalent to about 1.9 mm.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| línea | alternative | lexicographic | |
| lineae | Number=Plur | lexicographic | |
| lineas | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Coordinates
punto (1⁄12 linea) (unit of length) · pulgada (12 lineas) (unit of length) · coto (54 lineas) (unit of length) · dedo (9 lineas) (unit of length)
Relateds
recurrent slope linea · linea alba · linea nigra
Synonyms
line (unit of length) · Spanish line (unit of length)