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liner

1 American  
[lahy-ner] / ˈlaɪ nər /

noun

  1. a ship or airplane operated by a transportation or conveyance company.

  2. eyeliner.

  3. Baseball. line drive.

  4. a person or thing that traces by or marks with lines. line.

  5. ship of the line.

liner 2 American  
[lahy-ner] / ˈlaɪ nər /

noun

  1. something serving as a lining. line.

  2. a protective covering, usually of cardboard, for a phonograph record; album; jacket.

  3. a person who fits or provides linings. lining.

liner 1 British  
/ ˈlaɪnə /

noun

  1. a passenger ship or aircraft, esp one that is part of a commercial fleet

  2. See Freightliner

  3. Also called: eye liner.  a cosmetic used to outline the eyes, consisting of a liquid or cake mixed with water and applied by brush or a grease pencil

  4. a person or thing that uses lines, esp in drawing or copying

"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
liner 2 British  
/ ˈlaɪnə /

noun

  1. a material used as a lining

  2. a person who supplies or fits linings

  3. engineering a sleeve, usually of a metal that will withstand wear or corrosion, fixed inside or outside a structural component or vessel

    cylinder liner
"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

Etymology

Origin of liner1

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English; line 1, + -er 1 ( def. )

Origin of liner2

First recorded in 1605–15; line 2 + -er 1

Example Sentences

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The set is accompanied by fantastic liner notes from the great Elizabeth Nelson — and even if you think you’ve already read everything written about The Replacements, you’ll learn something.

From Salon

Since the release on Aug. 29, I have been working on trying to get our tiny ship noticed in a sea of gigantic cruise liners.

From Los Angeles Times

In the liner notes, Mr. Taylor cites drummer and composer Joe Chambers as a major influence.

From The Wall Street Journal

Known for her iconic one liners, Doris is well quoted by fans of the series - particularly when she refused to make the salad for Neil the Baby's christening.

From BBC

US Navy battleships, aircraft carriers, ocean liners, oil tankers—all sorts of sea vessels were being built there.

From Literature

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