Liner

/ˈlaɪnər/

/ˈlaɪnə/

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Other forms: liners

Definitions of liner

noun
a protective covering that protects an inside surface

synonyms: lining

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brake lining
the lining on the brake shoes that comes in contact with the brake drum

bushing, cylindrical lining
a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction

facing
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

furnace lining, refractory
lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace

type of:
protection, protective cover, protective covering
a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury
noun
a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment

synonyms: lining

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type of:
piece of cloth, piece of material
a separate part consisting of fabric
noun
a large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule)

synonyms: ocean liner

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types:
cabin liner
a liner with cabins for passengers

cargo liner
a liner that carries cargo

express luxury liner, luxury liner
a liner equipped for sumptuous living

type of:
passenger ship
a ship built to carry passengers
noun
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

“the batter hit a liner to the shortstop”

synonyms: line drive

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type of:
fly, fly ball
(baseball) a hit that flies up in the air

Pronunciation

/ˈlaɪnər/

/ˈlaɪnə/

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