lining

[ lahy-ning ]

/ ˈlaɪ nɪŋ /

SEE SYNONYMS FOR lining ON THESAURUS.COM

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.

Origin of lining

First recorded in 1375–1425, lining is from the late Middle English word lynyng.See line², -ing¹

Words nearby lining

linguopapillitis, linguoversion, linhay, liniment, linin, lining, linitis, linitis plastica, link, linkage, linkage disequilibrium

Definition for lining (2 of 2)

lining²

[ lahy-ning ]

/ ˈlaɪ nɪŋ /

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.

Origin of lining

First recorded in 1565–75; line¹ + -ing¹

Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020

Example sentences from the Web for lining

Heavily armed Simbas had already arrived at the missionary house and were lining up families in the backyard for execution.
‘Argo’ in the Congo: The Ghosts of the Stanleyville Hostage Crisis|Nina Strochlic|November 23, 2014|DAILY BEAST
This time, there is hardly any effort to keep party members from lining up behind Clinton.
Clinton Apostates Trip Over Themselves to Get in Line Behind Hillary|David Freedlander|May 27, 2014|DAILY BEAST
When the intestine is permeable and inflamed, infectious or toxic substances “leak” through the lining into the blood stream.
Research Shows Link Between NSAID Use and Gut Disease|Valerie Vande Panne|April 21, 2014|DAILY BEAST
One is meningitis, an infection of the lining of the brain, that is fatal in about 10 percent of cases.
Princeton Considers Vaccinations for Slow-Moving Meningitis Outbreak|Kent Sepkowitz|November 18, 2013|DAILY BEAST

The air is hot and damp, and lining the walls are clear-plastic-labeled “bug dorms.”
Mosquitoes Love Some People More and Science Wants to Know Why|Josh Dzieza|August 6, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Under such circumstances it often irritates the lining of the stomach and intestines.
Vitality Supreme|Bernarr Macfadden
I advise this lining being put on by hand rather than by machine.
Needlework Economies|Various
Make sure, before putting it on, that there are no tacks loose or likely to become so in the lining.
Horsemanship for Women|Theodore Hoe Mead
The lining membrane of larynx was partially ulcerated, and the rima glottidis slightly œdematous.
An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis|Archibald Makellar
The mouth and lining shine as if varnished, and hence its name.
Among the Mushrooms|Ellen M. Dallas and Caroline A. Burgin

British Dictionary definitions for lining

lining

/ (ˈlaɪnɪŋ) /

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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012

Idioms and Phrases with lining

lining

see silver lining.

单词	lining
释义	lining ¹ [ lahy-ning ] / ˈlaɪ nɪŋ / SEE SYNONYMS FOR lining ON THESAURUS.COM 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. Origin of lining ¹ First recorded in 1375–1425, lining is from the late Middle English word lynyng.See line², -ing¹ Words nearby lining linguopapillitis, linguoversion, linhay, liniment, linin, lining, linitis, linitis plastica, link, linkage, linkage disequilibrium Definition for lining (2 of 2) lining² [ lahy-ning ] / ˈlaɪ nɪŋ / 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. Origin of lining ² First recorded in 1565–75; line¹ + -ing¹ Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for lining Heavily armed Simbas had already arrived at the missionary house and were lining up families in the backyard for execution. ‘Argo’ in the Congo: The Ghosts of the Stanleyville Hostage Crisis\|Nina Strochlic\|November 23, 2014\|DAILY BEAST This time, there is hardly any effort to keep party members from lining up behind Clinton. Clinton Apostates Trip Over Themselves to Get in Line Behind Hillary\|David Freedlander\|May 27, 2014\|DAILY BEAST When the intestine is permeable and inflamed, infectious or toxic substances “leak” through the lining into the blood stream. Research Shows Link Between NSAID Use and Gut Disease\|Valerie Vande Panne\|April 21, 2014\|DAILY BEAST One is meningitis, an infection of the lining of the brain, that is fatal in about 10 percent of cases. Princeton Considers Vaccinations for Slow-Moving Meningitis Outbreak\|Kent Sepkowitz\|November 18, 2013\|DAILY BEAST The air is hot and damp, and lining the walls are clear-plastic-labeled “bug dorms.” Mosquitoes Love Some People More and Science Wants to Know Why\|Josh Dzieza\|August 6, 2013\|DAILY BEAST Under such circumstances it often irritates the lining of the stomach and intestines. Vitality Supreme\|Bernarr Macfadden I advise this lining being put on by hand rather than by machine. Needlework Economies\|Various Make sure, before putting it on, that there are no tacks loose or likely to become so in the lining. Horsemanship for Women\|Theodore Hoe Mead The lining membrane of larynx was partially ulcerated, and the rima glottidis slightly œdematous. An Investigation into the Nature of Black Phthisis\|Archibald Makellar The mouth and lining shine as if varnished, and hence its name. Among the Mushrooms\|Ellen M. Dallas and Caroline A. Burgin British Dictionary definitions for lining lining / (ˈlaɪnɪŋ) / 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 Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Idioms and Phrases with lining lining see silver lining. The American Heritage® Idioms Dictionary Copyright © 2002, 2001, 1995 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Words related to lining covering, stuffing, wall, padding, filling, wainscoting, quilting, wadding, liner, bushing, sheathing, wainscot
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lining

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Origin of lining

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Definition for lining (2 of 2)

noun

Origin of lining

Example sentences from the Web for lining

British Dictionary definitions for lining

noun

Idioms and Phrases with lining

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