linablelineableadj.
/ˈlʌɪnəb(ə)l/ Ranged in a straight line.
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the world > space > relative position > quality or fact of being in a line (with) > [adjective]
evenc1300
line-rightc1400
diametral1594
linable1698
allineated1759
collinear1863
in-line1961
1698 in J. A. Picton City of Liverpool: Select. Munic. Rec. (1883) I. 289 Buildings running linable from that and an old howse.
1700 in J. A. Picton City of Liverpool: Select. Munic. Rec. (1883) I. 290 Ye building some time since intended for a Chapell and linable to ye southward.
1708 in J. A. Picton City of Liverpool: Select. Munic. Rec. (1886) II. 60 That a bridge be made..lineable with the new intended street.
1740 H. Bracken Farriery Improv'd (ed. 2) II. ii. 75 His Feet..should be carried lineable.
1890 Pall Mall Gaz. 29 Nov. 7/2 By opening a valve the slide..becomes lineable with the barrel of the gun.
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adj.1698