'line drive' definitions:

Definition of 'line drive'

noun

(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter; "the batter hit a liner to the shortstop" [syn: liner, line drive]

From: GCIDE

Liner \Lin"er\ (l[imac]n"[~e]r), n.
1. One who lines, as, a liner of shoes or clothing. [1913 Webster]
2. An airplane or ship belonging to a transportation company; also, a line-of-battle ship; a ship of the line. [1913 Webster]
3. (Mach.) A thin piece placed between two parts to hold or adjust them, fill a space, etc.; a shim. [1913 Webster]
4. A lining[2]. Specifically: (Steam Engine) A lining within the cylinder, in which the piston works and between which and the outer shell of the cylinder a space is left to form a steam jacket. [1913 Webster]
5. A slab on which small pieces of marble, tile, etc., are fastened for grinding. [1913 Webster]
6. (Baseball) A ball which, when struck, flies through the air in a nearly straight line not far from the ground; also called line drive; as, he hit a sharp liner to right. [1913 Webster]
7. A protective envelope for a phonograph record or other object. [PJC]
8. A lining; as, a removable coat liner. [PJC]
9. Same as eyeliner. [PJC]