lining Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun a protective covering that protects an inside surface
    liner.
  2. noun a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
    liner.
  3. noun providing something with a surface of a different material
    facing.
  4. noun the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)
  5. verb be in line with; form a line along
    run along; line.
    • trees line the riverbank
  6. verb cover the interior of
    line.
    • line the gloves
    • line a chimney
  7. verb make a mark or lines on a surface
    delineate; draw; describe; line; trace.
    • draw a line
    • trace the outline of a figure in the sand
  8. verb mark with lines
    line.
    • sorrow had lined his face
  9. verb fill plentifully
    line.
    • line one's pockets
  10. verb reinforce with fabric
    line.
    • lined books are more enduring

WordNet

Lin"ing noun
Etymology
See Line to cover the in side.
Definitions
  1. The act of one who lines; the act or process of making lines, or of inserting a lining.
  2. That which covers the inner surface of anything, as of a garment or a box; also, the contents of anything.
    The lining of his coffers shall make coats To deck our soldiers. Shak.

Webster 1913