- lining
- lining (n.) "stuff with which garments are lined," late 14c., from prp. of M.E. linen "to line" (see LINE (Cf. line) (v.1)).
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Lining — may refer to: *Brake lining *Product lining *Antonio Lining *Li Ning … Wikipedia
Lining — Lin ing (l[imac]n [i^]ng), n. [See {Line} to cover the in side.] 1. The act of one who lines; the act or process of making lines, or of inserting a lining. [1913 Webster] 2. That which covers the inner surface of anything, as of a garment or a… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
lining — ► NOUN ▪ a layer of different material covering or attached to the inside of something … English terms dictionary
lining — [līn′iŋ] n. [see LINE2 & ING] 1. the act or process of covering the inner surface of something 2. the material used or suitable for this purpose … English World dictionary
lining — [[t]la͟ɪnɪŋ[/t]] linings 1) N VAR The lining of something such as a piece of clothing or a curtain is a layer of cloth attached to the inside of it in order to make it thicker or warmer, or in order to make it hang better. ...a padded satin… … English dictionary
lining — n. 1) a brake; coat lining 2) a zip in lining 3) (misc.) a silver lining ( the bright side of a problem ) * * * [ laɪnɪŋ] coat lining a brake a zip in lining (misc.) a silver lining ( the bright side of a problem ) … Combinatory dictionary
Lining — (Roget s Thesaurus) < N PARAG:Lining >N GRP: N 1 Sgm: N 1 lining lining inner coating Sgm: N 1 coating coating &c.(covering) 223 Sgm: N 1 stalactite stalactite stalagmite GRP: N 2 Sgm: N 2 filling filling … English dictionary for students
lining — [1] The interior trim, e.g., of doors and convertible tops. [2] A friction material (e.g., on brake shoes, brake discs, clutch disc, and automatic transmission brake bands. also See bonded brake lining brake lining clutch lining friction lining… … Dictionary of automotive terms
lining — lin|ing [ˈlaınıŋ] n [U and C] ↑heel, ↑upper, ↑toe, ↑lace, ↑lining, ↑sole 1.) a piece of material that covers the inside of something, especially a piece of clothing →↑lined ▪ a jacket with a silk lining →every cloud has a silver lining … Dictionary of contemporary English
lining — UK [ˈlaɪnɪŋ] / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms lining : singular lining plural linings 1) a piece of cloth that is fastened to the inside of something such as clothes or curtains to make them warmer or thicker gloves with a wool lining … English dictionary
