lining

¹

[lahy-ning]

noun

1. something that is used to line another thing; a layer of material on the inner side or surface of something.

2. Bookbinding.,  the material used to strengthen the back of a book after the sheets have been folded, backed, and sewed.

3. the act or process of lining something.

lining

²

[lahy-ning]

noun

1. the act of marking or ornamenting a surface with lines.

2. a design or ornamentation composed of lines.

3. Printing.,  a system of designing type so that all characters of the same point size, regardless of font, will align with one another.

lining

/ ˈlaɪnɪŋ /

noun

1. 1. material used to line a garment, curtain, etc

   2. ( as modifier )

      lining satin

2. a material, such as mull or brown paper, used to strengthen the back of a book

3. 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

4. any material used as an interior covering

Word History and Origins

Origin of lining¹

First recorded in 1375–1425, lining is from the late Middle English word lynyng. See line ², -ing ¹

Origin of lining²

First recorded in 1565–75; line ¹ + -ing ¹

Idioms and Phrases

see silver lining.

Example Sentences

With one out, Edman battled through an eight-pitch at-bat before lining a single to left, the Dodgers’ first hit since the seventh inning.

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"But after a few months it was like a silver lining for me."

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Americans are lining up as top chefs around the country raise the game of the humble slice shop.

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Down in Andover, residents and workers spotted tankers lining up for hydrants in an industrial area and a housing estate.

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As for his views about the Fed lining up with the outcome the president wants, that is in large part because what the president wants is good for the economy, Warsh says.

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Related Words

• covering