Definitions for lining
ˈlaɪ nɪŋlin·ing

Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. lining, liner(noun)

   a protective covering that protects an inside surface

2. liner, lining(noun)

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

3. lining, facing(noun)

   providing something with a surface of a different material

4. lining(noun)

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

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. lining(Noun)

   A covering for the inside surface of something.

2. lining(Noun)

   The material used for such a covering.

3. lining(Noun)

   The act of attaching such a covering.

Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Lining

   of Line

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

2. Lining(noun)

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

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

3. Lining(noun)

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

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

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Lining

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

Editors Contribution(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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  

Anagrams for lining »

1. lignin

How to pronounce lining?

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   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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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. Svetlana Lloyd:

   There were many things that he was the first to do, for instance lining a mackintosh in fur, it was just unusual little touches that made his couture more interesting.

2. Ana Montes:

   Too many people who could work if they wanted to are on welfare, the banks are filled with people lining up to cash their welfare checks. You can't advance that way.

3. Mark Leibovich:

   The really depressing thing about her and Clinton World is you look at Trump and you look at her and you say, 'OK, it's apples to oranges. This person is prepared. She's experienced. She knows the world.' ... And then you wake up November whatever and Hillary Clinton is the next president and, you know, a lot of America is feeling good that, you know, this menace has been left at the door, and then you wake up and you see, you know, Sid Blumenthal and Mark Penn and, you know, David Brock lining up to become senior advisers to the president. And you're like, 'Oh, this is what we're all feeling good about?'.

4. Charles Miller:

   You can work beyond what you thought were your capabilities, if you have the drive and determination to do so, to be honest, I’m intimidated by the idea of zip lining…but I hope I’ll have the opportunity to try it one day.

5. Phineas Taylor Barnum:

   Every crowd has a silver lining.

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