'Lining' definitions:

Definition of 'lining'

From: WordNet
noun
A protective covering that protects an inside surface [syn: lining, liner]
noun
A piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment [syn: liner, lining]
noun
Providing something with a surface of a different material [syn: lining, facing]
noun
The act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)

Definition of 'Lining'

From: GCIDE
  • Lining \Lin"ing\ (l[imac]n"[i^]ng), n. [See Line to cover the in side.]
  • 1. The act of one who lines; the act or process of making lines, or of inserting a lining. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. That which covers the inner surface of anything, as of a garment or a box; also, the contents of anything. [1913 Webster]
  • The lining of his coffers shall make coats To deck our soldiers. --Shak. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Lining'

From: GCIDE
  • Line \Line\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Lined (l[imac]nd); p. pr. & vb. n. Lining.] [See Line flax.]
  • 1. To cover the inner surface of; as, to line a cloak with silk or fur; to line a box with paper or tin. [1913 Webster]
  • The inside lined with rich carnation silk. --W. Browne. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To put something in the inside of; to fill; to supply, as a purse with money. [1913 Webster]
  • The charge amounteth very high for any one man's purse, except lined beyond ordinary, to reach unto. --Carew. [1913 Webster]
  • Till coffee has her stomach lined. --Swift. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding anything; to fortify; as, to line works with soldiers. [1913 Webster]
  • Line and new repair our towns of war With men of courage and with means defendant. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. To impregnate; -- applied to brute animals. --Creech. [1913 Webster]
  • Lined gold, gold foil having a lining of another metal. [1913 Webster]

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