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lindemann
nounVery Low (Proper Noun)
/ˈlɪn.də.mæn/A proper noun, most commonly a German surname. It does not have a standard English dictionary definition or inherent meaning.
linden
nounC1
/ˈlɪndən/A type of deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, also known as lime in British English, with heart-shaped leaves and fragrant yellowish flowers.
linden family
nounLow
/ˈlɪndən ˈfæm(ə)li/A group of flowering trees and shrubs, known for their heart-shaped leaves and fragrant flowers, classified under the genus Tilia.
lindenhurst
nounVery Low
/ˈlɪn.dən.hɜːst/A proper noun referring to a village in Suffolk County, New York, United States.
lindenwold
nounVery Low
/ˈlɪn.dənˌwəʊld/A proper noun, primarily a place name (borough in New Jersey, USA).
lindesnes
nounC2+
/ˈlɪn.də.snɛs/A proper noun referring to a geographical location: a cape (headland) in southern Norway.
lindi
nounLow/Very Low
/ˈlɪndi/A colloquial or informal shortening of the word 'linguistics', primarily used in academic or student circles, particularly in the UK.
lindisfarne
nounLow
/ˈlɪn.dɪs.fɑːn/An island off the northeast coast of England, historically important as the site of an early medieval monastery.
lindley
nounVery low
/ˈlɪndli/A proper noun, typically a surname of English origin, with a common use in botanical nomenclature for plant genus or species names.
lindon
nounC2
/ˈlɪn.dən/A deciduous tree of the genus Tilia, known for its heart-shaped leaves and fragrant, yellowish flowers.
lindsay
nounLow
/ˈlɪnzi/A given name, typically feminine, of English origin.
lindsey
nounMedium
/ˈlɪnzi/A personal name (primarily a feminine given name, also a surname, and the name of a historical region in England).
lindwall
nounVery Low / Obscure
/ˈlɪnd.wɔːl/A surname, most famously associated with the Australian cricketer Ray Lindwall.
lindy
nounverb-intransitiveC1/C2
/ˈlɪndi/A lively, acrobatic partner dance that evolved in the United States in the late 1920s, primarily associated with swing music and the swing era; also called the Lindy Hop.
line
nounverbverb-intransitive+1A1
/laɪn/A long, thin mark or continuous extent of length.
line art
nounLow frequency
/ˈlaɪn ɑːt/An image or artwork composed solely of distinct solid lines on a contrasting background, without gradients, shades, or continuous tone.
line block
nounC1
/ˈlaɪn ˌblɒk/A specific section of text set apart with a horizontal rule above and below it.
line breeding
nounLow
/ˈlaɪn ˌbriːdɪŋ/A controlled breeding method where animals are mated within a specific family line to concentrate desirable traits.
line call
nounB2/C1
/laɪn kɔːl/A decision made by an official in sports like tennis, volleyball, or badminton regarding whether a ball landed in or out of play, often referring specifically to a decision made by a line judge.
line composition
nounC1/C2
/ˈlaɪn ˌkɒm.pəˈzɪʃ.ən/The specific arrangement and grouping of components (typically people or items) within a line or queue.

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