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LINING

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There are 17 meanings of the word Lining.

Lining - as a noun

A protective covering that protects an inside surface

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
liner5
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
protection14protective coverprotective covering
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
liner5

Providing something with a surface of a different material

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
facing12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
application17coating10covering14
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

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

Lining - as a verb

To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.

Example: "To line troops"

To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.

Example: "To line works with soldiers"

To form a line along.

To mark with a line or lines, to cover with lines.

Example: "To line a copy book"

To represent by lines; to delineate; to portray.

To read or repeat line by line.

Example: "To line out a hymn"

To hit a line drive; to hit a line drive which is caught for an out. compare fly and ground.

Example: "Jones lined to left in his last at-bat."

To track (wild bees) to their nest by following their line of flight.

To measure.

To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.

Example: "The bird lines its nest with soft grass."

To reinforce (the back of a book) with glue and glued scrap material such as fabric or paper.

To fill or supply (something), as a purse with money.

Example: "To line the shelves"

(of a dog) to copulate with, to impregnate.

Example Sentences

"The jacket's lining was torn and needed to be replaced."
"She added a velvet lining to the interior of the jewelry box."
"The dress had a silk lining that made it more comfortable to wear."
"The painting hung on the wall was a lining for the elegant room."
"The book's lining pages were beautifully illustrated."
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Word Game Points

Is LINING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lining is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LINING has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is LINING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lining is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LINING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 11.

Is LINING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lining is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LINING has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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