What (who) is lining - definition
lining
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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
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Lined; Lining (disambiguation)
¦ noun a layer of different material covering or attached to the inside of something.
Lining
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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.
Pronunciation examples for lining
1. JOY, "SILVER LINING"]
Joy _ Talks at Google
2. Please start lining up.
Chris Gethard Presents _ Chris Gethard & Friends _ Talks at Google
3. begin lining up.
David Beckham My World View _ Talks at Google
4. It's called flat-lining.
Jeff DeGraff, Staney DeGraff _ Talks at Google
5. of the gut lining.
The Best Possible You _ Hannah Richards _ Talks at Google
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.