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Definition of lining - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
textilesmaterial used to line a garment or curtain
- The dress has a silk lining.
2.
medicalTECH. layer of tissue inside an organTECH.
- The stomach lining is sensitive.
3.
constructionTECH. layer in canals or tunnels to prevent leaksTECH.
- The tunnel has a concrete lining.
4.
bookTECH. material used to strengthen a book's backTECH.
- The book's lining keeps it sturdy.
Adjective
clothinghaving a protective inner layer
- The lining jacket kept him warm in the cold.
Images of lining
material used to line a garment or curtain 
layer in canals or tunnels to prevent leaks
Expressions with lining
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express that bad situations have some good aspect
Every cloud has a silver lining, so don't lose hope now..
try to find something good in a bad situation
Even after losing, she looked for the silver lining.
find a positive aspect in a bad situation
Even after the accident, she tried to see the silver lining.
positive aspect found in a negative situation
Despite the delay, the silver lining was having more time to prepare.
every good situation can turn bad
She reminded him that every silver lining has a cloud.
paper used to cover walls before wallpapering
We put up lining paper before hanging the wallpaper.
inner tissue layer of the stomach
The stomach lining secretes acid for digestion.
practice of offering products at a limited number of price points
Retailers often use price-lining to simplify customer choices and manage inventory.
material providing friction in vehicle brakes
The mechanic replaced the worn brake lining.
Origin of lining
Old English, līne (flax thread)
Terms with lining included in their meaning
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clothing
having a lining or inner layer
urban
buildings lining a road in a town or city
protection
removable cover or lining for protection
packaging
envelope with bubble lining for protection
stationery
opening made by a punch, used for lining up or labeling
stomach
gastric juice secreted by stomach lining
reproductive
embedding of the fertilized ovum in the uterine lining
medical
cancer that develops in the stomach lining
cycling
brake lining unit in a bike's coaster brake
mechanical engineering
part of a drum brake holding the lining
biology
discharge of blood and other material from the lining of the uterus
materials
iridescent material lining some mollusk shells
tissue
lining inside body passages that makes mucus to keep them moist
medical
sore developing on the stomach lining due to excessive acid
food
edible lining from the stomachs of various farm animals
mechanics
metal sleeve or tubular lining
mechanics
lining for internal-combustion engine cylinders
fashion
slit in a garment exposing the lining
clothing
having a new lining
medical
small tear in the lining of the anus
scientific
double-walled vacuum flask with silver lining
medical
cancer originating from the lining of the uterus
medical
condition where tissue similar to the lining of the uterus grows elsewhere
medical
the lining inside the uterus
Examples of lining in a sentence
He chose a bright lining for his custom jacket. The lining of the lungs can be affected by smoking. Inflammation of the intestinal lining can cause discomfort. The canal's lining was inspected for damage. Engineers reinforced the lining to prevent leaks. The lining of the book was worn out.
She chose a red lining for the book's spine. The lining coat was perfect for winter. He bought a lining vest for extra warmth.
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- French:doublure, doublé, ...
- German:Futter, gefüttert, ...
- Italian:fodera, foderato, ...
- Spanish:forro, forrado, ...
- Portuguese:forro, forrado, ...
- Chinese:衬里, 带衬里的, ...
- Japanese:裏地, 裏地付きの, ...
- Arabic:بِطانَة, مُبَطَّن, ...
- Hebrew:בִּטְנָה, מְרוּפָּד, ...
- Russian:подкладка, подкладочный, ...
- Ukrainian:підкладка, підкладковий, ...
- Hindi:अस्तर, अस्तरदार, ...
Definition of line - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
marklong thin mark on a surface
- She drew a line on the paper.
2.
arrangementUS row of people or things arranged in a straight pathUS
- The students stood in line for lunch..
3.
theaterphrase or sentence of dialogue in a script
- He forgot his line during the play rehearsal..
4.
telephoneconnection for communication
- The phone line was busy.
5.
transport routeconnected series of public conveyances, such as a road or railroad
- She took the subway line to get to the city..
6.
toolsthin flexible cord or rope
- He used a fishing line to catch fish.
7.
literatureunit of verse in poetry
- The poem has ten lines.
8.
businessUS series of related productsUS
- The company launched a new line of shoes.
9.
planUK method or course of actionUK
- She took a hard line on discipline.
10.
geometryboundary or limit
- The fence marks the property line.
11.
familyRare series of ancestors or descendantsRare
- He comes from a long line of doctors.
Verb
1.
organizationtr. arrange objects or people in a straight rowtr.
- The students line up for the assembly.
2.
drawingtr. mark a surface with linestr.
- She lined the paper with a ruler.
3.
positioningintr. stand or be positioned at intervals alongintr.
- People lined the streets to watch the parade..
4.
craftstr. cover the inside of something with materialtr.
- He lined the box with velvet.
Images of line
row of people or things arranged in a straight path 
thin flexible cord or rope
Expressions with line
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arranged one behind another in a queue
The students stood in line for lunch.
in a straight or orderly formation
The soldiers marched into line.
arrange in a straight row
The teacher asked the students to line up at the door..
final outcome of a process
The bottom line of the talks was agreement.
from one side to the other
The runner sprinted across the line to win the race.
nearing the end of a task or event
With the project approaching the finish line, the team worked extra hours.
to finish a race by passing the finish line
She crossed the line first and won the marathon..
create a visible line on a surface
She used a ruler to draw a line.
keep a phone line open during a call
Please hold the line while I transfer your call.
waiting to receive something
She is in line for a promotion at work.
kind of job or work someone does to earn money
She changed her line of work last year.
stand in a line behind someone or something
We had to line up behind the ticket counter.
stand or position oneself in a straight row with others
The students move into line before entering the classroom.
in direct communication over the phone
She is on the line with her manager.
move from acceptable to unacceptable
You are crossing the line with your rude remarks.
align something with others for uniformity
The teacher brought the students' projects into line for the exhibition.
point where acceptable behavior changes
Yelling at the referee was a crossed line for the player.
later in a process or sequence
Problems may arise down the line if not addressed now.
distinguish between two things
It's hard to draw the line between clever advertising and manipulation..
line up or queue
People fall in line to buy tickets.
at the most forward or leading position in a situation
Doctors are in the front line fighting the disease.
not what that person normally does or understands well
I can cook, but it’s not my line to fix engines.
move ahead of others unfairly or skip a required process
He tried to jump the line at the concert.
ensure adherence to rules or expectations
Managers must keep employees in line with company policies.
Origin of line
Latin, linea (line, thread)
Examples of line in a sentence
He noticed a line of ants marching. The cars were parked in a line. She drew a line on the paper. The actor delivered his line perfectly. She practiced her line in front of the mirror. She waited patiently for the line to connect.
The line was down due to the storm. The bus line was extended to the new neighborhood. They waited for the next line to arrive at the station. The climber secured himself with a sturdy line. Sailors coiled the line neatly on the deck. Each line in the sonnet is carefully crafted. She recited the first line of the poem. They expanded their line of skincare products. The brand's line of winter clothing is popular. The board adopted a new line on spending. We need to agree on a line of action before Friday. The river serves as the line between the two countries. They painted a line on the field for the game. She traced her line back to the 18th century. Their line includes several notable artists. The workers line the chairs for the event. Volunteers line the books on the shelves. The artist lined the canvas with precision. He carefully lined the field for the soccer match. Soldiers lined the perimeter of the base. Fans lined the red carpet to see the stars. She lined the curtains with thermal fabric. They lined the jacket with fleece for warmth.
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- French:ligne, aligner, ...
- German:Linie, aufstellen, ...
- Italian:linea, allineare, ...
- Spanish:línea, alinear, ...
- Portuguese:linha, alinhar, ...
- Chinese:线, 排列, ...
- Japanese:線, 並べる, ...
- Arabic:خَطّ, صَفَّ, ...
- Hebrew:קַו, לְסַדֵּר בְּשׁוּרָה, ...
- Russian:линия, выстраивать, ...
- Ukrainian:лінія, вишикуватися, ...
- Hindi:रेखा, पंक्ति में खड़ा करना, ...
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