lining
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2.7
- noun
- /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
:
forrado
- These women are making the linings on ski jackets.
- lining of the stomach
Examples
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Skora's Form uses full Pittards goatskin leather with a lining that's perforated to breathe.
Blog text (25) -
Besides, it would be nearly impossible for him to open and resew the lining without leaving telltale signs.
Fiction book (1995) -
This has a lining in here that comes all the way across.
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So back to the labor of removing this old lining canvas.
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The dress does not have a separate lining, but the lining is sewn into the fabric.
Blog text (29) -
Try hiking boots with Gore-Tex lining and Vibram outsole for waterproofing and durability.
Blog text (33) -
The coat has a warm lining that keeps me cozy during winter.
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She carefully checked the lining of the dress for any loose threads.
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The curtains have a beautiful silk lining that adds elegance to the room.
Compounds
- Specialized
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4.2
A layer of firm material on a wheel part that presses on metal to slow a car
- Specialized
A tube-shaped metal layer inside a machine that reduces rubbing between moving parts
- Specialized
A heat-resistant layer inside a furnace that protects the walls from very high heat
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Lining is also the verb line plus -ing, and line is related to linen ('cloth') because it meant putting cloth inside something. So in sewing, lining is the process of attaching that inner layer to a dress, coat, or curtain.