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What (who) is lining - definition
lining
WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
Lined; Lining (disambiguation)
(linings)
1.
The lining of something such as a piece of clothing or a curtain is a layer of cloth attached to the inside of it in order to make it thicker or warmer, or in order to make it hang better.
...a padded satin jacket with quilted lining.
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2.
You can use lining to refer to a layer of paper, plastic, metal, or another substance that is attached to the inside of something, for example in order to protect it.
...brake linings...
Moss makes an attractive lining to wire baskets.
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3.
The lining of your stomach or other organ is a layer of tissue on the inside of it.
...a bacterium that attacks the lining of the stomach.
...the uterine lining.
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4.
see also line
lining
WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
Lined; Lining (disambiguation)
¦ noun a layer of different material covering or attached to the inside of something.
Lining
WIKIMEDIA DISAMBIGUATION PAGE
Lined; Lining (disambiguation)
·p.pr. & ·vb.n. of Line.
II. Lining ·noun The act of one who lines; the act or process of making lines, or of inserting a lining.
III. Lining ·noun That which covers the inner surface of anything, as of a garment or a box; also, the contents of anything.
Examples of use of lining
1. "Usually politicians can find some silver lining.
2. Purcell‘s golden parachute has a platinum lining.
3. Outside, some tourists were lining up to visit the synagogue.
4. "Clearly, the trust is lining its coffers," LeVan said.
5. Back in the barbershop, female customers were also lining up.