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lining
1[lahy-ning]
noun
something that is used to line another thing; a layer of material on the inner side or surface of something.
Bookbinding.the material used to strengthen the back of a book after the sheets have been folded, backed, and sewed.
the act or process of lining something.
lining
2[lahy-ning]
noun
the act of marking or ornamenting a surface with lines.
a design or ornamentation composed of lines.
Printing.a system of designing type so that all characters of the same point size, regardless of font, will align with one another.
lining
/ ˈɪɪŋ /
noun
material used to line a garment, curtain, etc
( as modifier )
lining satin
a material, such as mull or brown paper, used to strengthen the back of a book
civil engineering a layer of concrete, brick, or timber, etc, used in canals to prevent them leaking or in tunnels or shafts to prevent them falling in
any material used as an interior covering
Word History and Origins
Origin of lining1
Idioms and Phrases
Example Sentences
The soles of his bare feet greet our eyes, lining us up behind him as next to plunge in.
The minimalist storefront she works out of has two racks of colorful bikinis lining both sides.
is it like for you when it seems like suddenly so many things are lining up for you?
Four industrial fans provided the wind, spreading the fire across dry wood mulch onto small shrubs lining the house’s exterior.
For all of its sartorial delights and cutting one-liners, “Party Girl” maintains a sweetness that sits like a velvet-soft lining just beneath its stylish, intimidating exterior.
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