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In Euclidean geometry, a line (sometimes called a straight line) is a straight curve having no thickness and extending infinitely in both directions. Line, together with point, is a basic concept of elementary geometry. It is the shortest way between two points.
In Euclidean geometry, a line (sometimes called a straight line) is a straight curve having no thickness and extending infinitely in both directions. Line, together with point, is a basic concept of elementary geometry. It provides the shortest way between any two of its points.

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In Euclidean geometry, a line (sometimes called a straight line) is a straight curve having no thickness and extending infinitely in both directions. Line, together with point, is a basic concept of elementary geometry. It provides the shortest way between any two of its points.