lining
/ˈlʌɪnɪŋ
/noun
1A layer of different material covering the inside surface of something: self-clean oven linings...
- Lipid surface linings have also a key role of preventing contact formation, thus sustaining the membrane integrity by virtue of repulsive interactions between hydrated headgroups.
- Those that arise from surface linings of organs are the commonest group and are called carcinomas.
- In recent articles, two terrific writers whose work has graced this paper have seen silver linings in the recall movement that just plain aren't there.
1.1An additional layer of different material attached to the inside of a garment or curtain to make it warmer or hang better: leather gloves with fur linings...
- The denims were cut so short that the pocket linings were hanging out in the open and gently wafting on the breeze.
- It is a specialist cotton and polycotton weaving firm which makes shirts, coat linings and raincoats for major fashion labels.
- Jackets in felt and printed denim have unfinished and reversed seams with bright red linings for men.
Synonyms
backing, interlining, facing, inlay, reinforcement, liner;
panelling;
quilting, cushioning, padding, wadding, stuffing, filling
Rhymes
- out-of-series
- out of service
- out of sight
- out of sight, out of mind
- out of sorts
- out of square
- out-of-state
- out-of-stater
- out of temper
- out of the blue
- out of the box
- out of the common
- out of the frying pan into the fire
- out of the game
- out of the handicap
- out of the ordinary
- out of the (or one's) road
- out of the picture
- out of the question
- out of the way
- out-of-the-wayness
- out of (the) whole cloth
- out of the wood (or woods)
- out of this world
- out of time