Line (Euclidean geometry)

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A line is a concept in Euclidean geometry that has length but no breadth or depth. A line is made up of an infinite number of points. Lines in Euclidean geometry are by definition straight, meaning that they define the shortest route between two points on the line. Curved lines are called curves.