lining

lining
[[t]la͟ɪnɪŋ[/t]]
linings
1) N-VAR The lining of something such as a piece of clothing or a curtain is a layer of cloth attached to the inside of it in order to make it thicker or warmer, or in order to make it hang better.

...a padded satin jacket with quilted lining.

2) N-VAR You can use lining to refer to a layer of paper, plastic, metal, or another substance that is attached to the inside of something, for example in order to protect it.

...brake linings...

Moss makes an attractive lining to wire baskets.

3) N-COUNT: usu with supp The lining of your stomach or other organ is a layer of tissue on the inside of it.

...a bacterium that attacks the lining of the stomach.

...the uterine lining.

4) See also line

English dictionary. 2008.

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  • lining — lin|ing [ˈlaınıŋ] n [U and C] ↑heel, ↑upper, ↑toe, ↑lace, ↑lining, ↑sole 1.) a piece of material that covers the inside of something, especially a piece of clothing →↑lined ▪ a jacket with a silk lining →every cloud has a silver lining …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • lining — UK [ˈlaɪnɪŋ] / US noun [countable/uncountable] Word forms lining : singular lining plural linings 1) a piece of cloth that is fastened to the inside of something such as clothes or curtains to make them warmer or thicker gloves with a wool lining …   English dictionary

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