What does LINING mean?
Definitions for LINING
ˈlaɪ nɪŋlin·ing
This dictionary definitions page includes all the possible meanings, example usage and translations of the word LINING.
Princeton's WordNet
lining, linernoun
a protective covering that protects an inside surface
liner, liningnoun
a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
lining, facingnoun
providing something with a surface of a different material
liningnoun
the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)
Wiktionary
liningnoun
A covering for the inside surface of something.
liningnoun
The material used for such a covering.
liningnoun
The act of attaching such a covering.
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Liningnoun
Etymology: from line.
Was I deceived, or did a sable cloud
Turn forth her silver lining on the night. John Milton.The folds in the gristle of the nose is covered with a lining, which differs from the facing of the tongue. Nehemiah Grew, Cosmol.
The gown with stiff embroid’ry shining,
Looks charming with a slighter lining. Matthew Prior.The lining of his coffers shall make coats
To deck our soldiers for these Irish wars. William Shakespeare.
ChatGPT
lining
Lining is a material or substance that covers the inner surface of something to provide protection, insulation, or visual appeal. It is commonly used in clothing, bags, packaging, and construction to improve functionality or enhance aesthetics. It is often made of materials like fabric, plastic, or metal which are designed to resist specific kinds of damage such as heat, cold, or corrosion.
Webster Dictionary
Lining
of Line
Liningnoun
the act of one who lines; the act or process of making lines, or of inserting a lining
Liningnoun
that which covers the inner surface of anything, as of a garment or a box; also, the contents of anything
Etymology: [See Line to cover the in side.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Lining
lī′ning, n. the cover of the inner surface of anything, contents.
Editors Contribution
lining
A type of material or matter.
The lining of the dress is silk and very beautiful.
Submitted by MaryC on February 20, 2020
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Anagrams for LINING »
lignin
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of LINING in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of LINING in Pythagorean Numerology is: 2
Examples of LINING in a Sentence
Too many people who could work if they wanted to are on welfare, the banks are filled with people lining up to cash their welfare checks. You can't advance that way.
Daphne Goujon said. (Elina Shirazi) It was just about having our own wedding and our own story, something to tell our kids and our grandkids that during this really bizarre time we did something really cool, Chris Goujon added. CLICK HERE TO SIGN UP FOR OUR LIFESTYLE NEWSLETTER Washington, D.C. couple Blake and Ashley Smith decided to have a small ceremony. While they didnt go virtual, the couple says they are planning to hold the full wedding in August. The Smiths said that even though they did not plan on a virtual wedding, they don’t think it’s a bad idea for other couples who don’t want to postpone the date. (Chelsea Photography) The Smiths walk down the aisle in the presence of a few family members. They say they are grateful for the small ceremony they had and plan on having the real thing in a few months. (Chelsea Photography) FOLLOW US ON FACEBOOK FOR MORE FOX LIFESTYLE NEWS We were monitoring the news very closely. Just one week prior to our planned wedding date of March 22, the CDC recommended that gatherings of 50 or more be canceled or rescheduled, our wedding had 252 confirmed attendees, even after cancellations. The weight of the global pandemic began to weigh on our hearts and the health of our guests became a huge concern. On the Monday before our wedding, we postponed until August 23. We could not truly celebrate with the possibility of putting the health of our closest friends and family in danger. The silver lining is that we decided that we wanted to still get married. My mother is an ordained minister and performed our wedding ceremony. My father built the backdrop.
Data from other viral illnesses and some of the new data we are gathering, suggest the vast majority of people will get better but for some, recovery will be slow, for people who recover more quickly it is likely the virus has only affected the cells lining their nose.
That is delicious to me. If you're looking for a silver lining in the dark clouds of war, enjoy Zelenskyy -- the most unlikely guy in the most unlikely of circumstances -- he's not Winston Churchill, he didn't grow up doing this, yet in the most trying times in his country's history here he is stepping forward.
If there's any silver lining in this unjust decision, it's this : I hope that President-elect Biden will recognize Chris's contributions, and consult with him as the Biden administration charts the future of this critically important agency.
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