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(or '''straight line''') In elementary geometry, an infinite curve providing the shortest connection between its points.
(or '''straight line''') In elementary geometry, a maximal infinite curve providing the shortest connection between any two of its points.

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A definition or brief description of Line (Euclidean geometry).

(or straight line) In elementary geometry, a maximal infinite curve providing the shortest connection between any two of its points.