reline
1to replace or renew the layer of material covering the inner surface of: The company was awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to reline older sections of the town’s sewer system.We undertake a wide range of repairs, including relining coats and other garments as well as curtains.
to line (a book or painting); add a reinforcing layer of fabric to the back or spine: After relining the painting, we took it back up to the studio to varnish it.
Origin of reline
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to make fresh lines or other markings on (a surface, especially a playing surface): After removing the weeds from the overgrown tennis courts, he repainted and relined the playing surface.
to replace the fishing line on (a rod): I bought new fishing line at the sporting goods store to reline my 12-year-old ice-fishing poles.
Origin of reline
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How to use reline in a sentence
Firm pressure with the dressings after the operation is the best method of preventing the cavity relining with epithelium.
Tunnel lining work is of two distinct classes: Lining work, done during original construction and relining of tunnels in service.
Concrete Construction | Halbert P. GilletteI also told Aunt Belle to see about relining my mink cape and muff.
The Gorgeous Girl | Nalbro BartleyWhat do I know about red lacquered cabinets and relining fur capes?
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