Definitions for lining
ˈlaɪ nɪŋlin·ing

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lining, linernoun

   a protective covering that protects an inside surface

2. liner, liningnoun

   a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment

3. lining, facingnoun

   providing something with a surface of a different material

4. liningnoun

   the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. liningnoun

   A covering for the inside surface of something.

2. liningnoun

   The material used for such a covering.

3. liningnoun

   The act of attaching such a covering.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Liningnoun

   Etymology: from line.

   1. The inner covering of any thing; the inner double of a garment.

   Was I deceived, or did a sable cloud
   Turn forth her silver lining on the night. John Milton.

   The folds in the gristle of the nose is covered with a lining, which differs from the facing of the tongue. Nehemiah Grew, Cosmol.

   The gown with stiff embroid’ry shining,
   Looks charming with a slighter lining. Matthew Prior.

   2. That which is within.

   The lining of his coffers shall make coats
   To deck our soldiers for these Irish wars. William Shakespeare.

ChatGPTRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lining

   Lining is a material or substance that covers the inner surface of something to provide protection, insulation, or visual appeal. It is commonly used in clothing, bags, packaging, and construction to improve functionality or enhance aesthetics. It is often made of materials like fabric, plastic, or metal which are designed to resist specific kinds of damage such as heat, cold, or corrosion.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lining

   of Line

2. Liningnoun

   the act of one who lines; the act or process of making lines, or of inserting a lining

3. Liningnoun

   that which covers the inner surface of anything, as of a garment or a box; also, the contents of anything

4. Etymology: [See Line to cover the in side.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Lining

   lī′ning, n. the cover of the inner surface of anything, contents.

Editors ContributionRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. lining

   A type of material or matter.

   The lining of the dress is silk and very beautiful.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on February 20, 2020  

Matched Categories

1. • Application
   • Insulation
   • Piece Of Cloth

Anagrams for lining »

1. lignin

How to pronounce lining?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

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   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

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   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say lining in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of lining in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of lining in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2

Examples of lining in a Sentence

1. Labour Party leader Jeremy Corbyn:

   In the 2017 election, there were queues of experts ... lining up at the beginning of the campaign to write off the Labor Party, and what happened then?

2. Maurice Setter:

   Too many people miss the silver lining because they're expecting gold.

3. Tom Brady:

   Had we won that game, I'm not a big hypothetical guy, but maybe the desire is a little bit different if you're looking at [a] silver lining.

4. Ana Montes:

   The banks are filled with people lining up to cash their welfare checks. You can't advance that way, i get up at four in the morning to go to work. They get up at noon.

5. Sarah Silverman:

   But I will say—and I hope this is OK to say—that after I did that [monologue], he called me. And he said it really helped one of his daughters to understand. She showed it to him and she said, I can love you even though you did bad things. And we cried. It was a small silver lining in a very bleak story.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=lining
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Lining
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=lining
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lining
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=lining