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

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

   Australian

   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. Hepburn Ferrer:

   I remember in the months [before her death] we received thousands of letters -- enough to fill 25 lawn and leaf trash bags -- just filled with get-well notes, books -- you name it, and on the day of her funeral, it was estimated that there were over 25,000 people lining the streets of this little village in Switzerland.

2. Manik Narain:

   The US dollar can inflict more pain on the markets because Manik Narain don't have the silver lining of better economic growth in the background.

3. Vikram Thakur:

   The silver lining here is that this data is not that valuable to attackers to conduct any sort of damning attack against an entity or a person, the information is not that granular that it can somehow impact one's identity or one's personal life.

4. Karin Birkeland:

   I like Joe Biden very much, but it's time to line up for Hillary and we are lining up, she has by far the best resume, she's ready, she's younger and she's a woman.

5. Paula Cook:

   We had a very interesting couple that came from Texas that were on an eleven-hour layover and they said ‘Oh, we're just here to go zip lining and we're going to get married while we’re here,’ so that was kind of cool.

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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