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Lining has 6 different meanings across 1 category:

Noun

Definitions
Noun
1

a protective covering that protects an inside surface

"The waterproof lining in the raincoat keeps me dry during heavy storms."

2

a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment

"She carefully sewed the silk lining into her coat to keep it warm and smooth."

3

providing something with a surface of a different material

"The tailor lined the jacket with silk to make it more comfortable against the skin."

4

the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)

"The tailor spent hours carefully sewing the lining into the coat to ensure it lay flat and felt smooth against the skin."

5

A covering for the inside surface of something.

"The tailor sewed a soft silk lining into the back of the jacket to make it more comfortable against the skin."

In plain English: A lining is an extra layer of fabric sewn inside something to make it more comfortable, durable, or waterproof.

"She added extra padding to the lining of her winter coat for warmth."

Usage: Use lining to describe any material placed on the interior of an object, such as fabric in a coat or paper in a box. This term specifically refers to the inner layer that provides protection or comfort rather than the outer shell itself.

Verb
1

present participle of line

"The chef carefully lined the baking pan before pouring in the batter."

In plain English: To line something is to put material inside it so that it looks nice, feels comfortable, or keeps things dry and warm.

"She is lining up her books on the shelf to make them look neat."

Example Sentences
"She added extra padding to the lining of her winter coat for warmth." noun
"The lining of my coat is made from soft velvet." noun
"She noticed a small tear in the paper lining inside the box." noun
"The church had fresh white linings added to its pews last week." noun
"She is lining up her books on the shelf to make them look neat." verb
Related Terms
Broader Terms (hypernyms)
protective covering piece of cloth application insulation
Narrower Terms (hyponyms)
brake lining bushing facing furnace lining babbitting
Rhyming Words
ing ging ying sing ling xing ting zing fing hing qing ving ring jing ping king ning oing ding ming
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