Definition of lining Lining

/lajˈnɪŋ/ - [layning] - lin•ing

We found 14 definitions of lining from 6 different sources.

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What does lining mean?

WordNet

WordNet by Princeton University

Noun

Plural: linings

lining - a protective covering that protects an inside surface
  liner
  protective cover, protective covering, protection the tough natural covering of some organisms
  brake lining the lining on the brake shoes that comes in contact with the brake drum
  cylindrical lining, bushing a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction
  facing a protective covering that protects the outside of a building
lining - providing something with a surface of a different material
  facing
  coating, covering, application a thin layer covering something; "a second coat of paint"
lining - the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)
  insulation the act of protecting something by surrounding it with material that reduces or prevents the transmission of sound or heat or electricity
lining - a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
  liner
  piece of cloth, piece of material a separate part consisting of fabric
  garment an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"
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Wiktionary Wiktionary dictionary logo

  • lining (Noun)
    A covering for the inside surface of something.
  • lining (Noun)
    The material used for such a covering.
  • lining (Noun)
    The act of attaching such a covering.
  • lining (Verb)
    Present participle of line.

Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘

  • lining (p. pr. & vb. n.)
    of Line
  • lining (n.)
    The act of one who lines; the act or process of making lines, or of inserting a lining.
  • lining (n.)
    That which covers the inner surface of anything, as of a garment or a box; also, the contents of anything.

OmegaWiki DictionaryOmegaWiki Dictionary Ω

  • lining
    Something put around something else, usually in order to give it another look or to protect it from its environment.

Chambers DictionaryChamber's 20th Century Dictionary 📕

  • lining
    lī′ning, n. the cover of the inner surface of anything, contents

Part of speech

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  • lining, verb, gerund of line (infinitive).
  • lining, noun, singular of linings.

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