lining


Definition: Meaning of, lining in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈlʌɪnɪŋ /

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lining linings
[uncountable and countable]
  1. a piece of material that covers the inside of something, especially a piece of clothing [↪  lined]
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  2. a substance or material that covers the inside of part of the body
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lining used in phrases

  • brake lining (noun)
    1. the lining on the brake shoes that comes in contact with the brake drum
  • cylindrical lining (noun)
    1. a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction
  • dry lining (noun)
    1. plasterboard or similar material used to finish an interior wall, without requiring plastering
  • furnace lining (noun)
    1. lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace
  • silver lining (noun)
    1. a consoling aspect of a difficult situation
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