Definitions for lining
ˈlaɪ nɪŋlin·ing

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

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.)

Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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 Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

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.

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

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 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  

Matched Categories

1. • Application
   • Insulation
   • Piece Of Cloth

Anagrams for lining »

1. lignin

How to pronounce lining?

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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. Mohannad Aama:

   The wage number might be the silver lining, if you will, against a more hawkish Fed over the next few months because the Fed has been really focused on inflation.

2. Stuart Minchin:

   If not, there is a silver lining, the data will be useful to science for many years to come.

3. Jennifer Lavers:

   I think these studies of crab entrapment really validate and showcase the wildlife benefits of going and doing these cleanups, there is a silver lining that I hope it gives people the motivation and the reassurance that cleanups can be and are worthwhile.

4. Nikky Williams:

   I agree with Bailey on this, ridiculous rules throughout. But, we know the rules, at the end the day, there are 900 girls lining up to go be a part of these teams. So it goes right back to supply and demand.

5. Pete Buttigieg:

   We're lining up a great slate of guests, patrick Stewart is coming on, so we are very excited about that.

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