Definitions for linings

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linings lin·ing

Spelling: [lahy-ning]

IPA: /ˈlaɪ nɪŋ/

Linings is a 7 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 7 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 11 points.

You can make 62 anagrams from letters in linings (giilnns).

Definitions for linings

noun

1. something that is used to line another thing; a layer of material on the inner side or surface of something.
2. Bookbinding. the material used to strengthen the back of a book after the sheets have been folded, backed, and sewed.
3. the act or process of lining something.
4. the act of marking or ornamenting a surface with lines.
5. a design or ornamentation composed of lines.
6. Printing. a system of designing type so that all characters of the same point size, regardless of font, will align with one another.
7. a mark or stroke long in proportion to its breadth, made with a pen, pencil, tool, etc., on a surface:
8. Mathematics. a continuous extent of length, straight or curved, without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point.
9. something arranged along a line, especially a straight line; a row or series:
10. a number of persons standing one behind the other and waiting their turns at or for something; queue.
11. something resembling a traced line, as a band of color, a seam, or a furrow:
12. a furrow or wrinkle on the face, neck, etc.:
13. an indication of demarcation; boundary; limit:
14. a row of written or printed letters, words, etc.:
15. a verse of poetry:
16. Usually, lines. the words of an actor's part in a drama, musical comedy, etc.:
17. a short written message:
18. a system of public conveyances, as buses or trains, plying regularly over a fixed route:
19. a transportation or conveyance company:
20. a course of direction; route:
21. a course of action, procedure, thought, policy, etc.:
22. a piece of pertinent or useful information (usually followed by on):
23. a series of generations of persons, animals, or plants descended from a common ancestor:
24. a department of activity; occupation or business:
25. Informal. a mode of conversation, especially one that is glib or exaggerated in order to impress or influence another person:
26. a straight line drawn from an observed object to the fovea of the eye.
27. lines. the outer form or proportions of a ship, building, etc.: a general form, as of an event or something that is made, which may be the basis of comparison, imitation, etc.: a person's lot or portion: Chiefly British. a certificate of marriage.
28. a circle of the terrestrial or celestial sphere:
29. banner (def 7).
30. Fine Arts. a mark made by a pencil, brush, or the like, that defines the contour of a shape, forms hatching, etc. the edge of a shape.
31. Television. one scanning line.
32. Telecommunications. a telephone connection: a wire circuit connecting two or more pieces of electric apparatus, especially the wire or wires connecting points or stations in a telegraph or telephone system, or the system itself.
33. the line, Geography. the equator.
34. a stock of commercial goods of the same general class but having a range of styles, sizes, prices, or quality:
35. an assembly line.
36. Law. a limit defining one estate from another; the outline or boundary of a piece of real estate.
37. Bridge. a line on a score sheet that separates points scored toward game (below the line) from points scored by setting a contract, having honors, etc. (above the line)
38. Music. any of the straight, horizontal, parallel strokes of the staff, or one placed above or below the staff.
39. Military. a defensive position or front. a series of fortifications: Usually, lines. a distribution of troops, sentries, etc., for the defense of a position or for an attack: the body of personnel constituting the combatant forces of an army, as distinguished from the supply services and staff corps.
40. an arrangement of troops of an army or of ships of a fleet as drawn up for battle:
41. a body or formation of troops or ships drawn up abreast (distinguished from column (def 6.)).
42. the class of officers serving with combatant units or warships.
43. the regular forces of an army or navy.
44. that part of an administrative organization consisting of persons actively engaged on a given project. Compare staff1 (def 4).
45. a thread, string, cord, rope, or the like.
46. a clothesline:
47. a cord, wire, or the like, used for measuring or as a guide.
48. Nautical. a pipe or hose: a rope or cable used at sea.
49. Slang. a small quantity of cocaine arranged in the form of a slender thread or line, as for sniffing.
50. Also, ligne. a unit equal to 1/40 (0.025) inch (0.64 mm), for measuring the diameter of buttons.
51. Angling. a length of nylon, silk, linen, cord, or the like, to which are attached the leader, hook, sinker, float, etc.
52. Football. either of the two front rows of opposing players lined up opposite each other on the line of scrimmage: the line of scrimmage.
53. the betting odds established by bookmakers for events not covered by pari-mutuel betting, especially sporting events, as football or basketball.
54. Ice Hockey. the two wings and center who make up a team's offensive unit.
55. Fencing. any of the four divisions of the portion of a fencer's body on which a touch can be scored, taken as an area of attack or defense.
56. Textiles. the longer and preferred flax or hemp fibers. Compare tow2 (def 2).
57. Fox Hunting. the trail of scent left by a fox.
58. a unit of length equivalent to 1/12 (0.0833) inch (2.12 millimeters).
59. Insurance. a class or type of insurance: the amount of insurance written for a particular risk.
60. Australian Slang. a girl or woman.
61. a thickness of glue, as between two veneers in a sheet of plywood.

Idioms

1. bring / come / get into line, to become or cause to become straight, as in a row: to conform or cause to conform or agree:
2. cross the line, to go beyond accepted standards of behavior: Sometimes, cross a boundary.
3. down the line, in all ways; thoroughly; fully: in the future.
4. draw the line, to impose a restriction; limit:
5. go up in one's lines, Theater. to forget one's part during a performance. Also, British, go up on one's lines.
6. hold the line, to maintain the status quo, especially in order to forestall unfavorable developments:
7. in line, in alignment; straight. in conformity or agreement. in control (of one's conduct): prepared; ready. waiting one behind the other in a queue:
8. in line with, in agreement or conformity with:
9. in the line of duty, in the execution of the duties belonging to some occupation, especially with regard to the responsibility for life and death: Also, in line of duty.
10. lay it on the line, Informal. to give money; pay. to give the required information; speak directly or frankly:
11. off line, occurring or functioning away from an assembly line, work process, etc. not in operation; not functioning.
12. on a line, Baseball. (of a batted or thrown ball) through the air in an approximately straight line from the point of impact or delivery:
13. on line, on or part of an assembly line: in or into operation: Computers. actively linked to a computer: Chiefly New York City. line1 (def 73e).
14. on the line, Informal. being risked or put in jeopardy; in a vulnerable position: immediately; readily:
15. out of line, not in a straight line. in disagreement with what is accepted or practiced. Informal. impertinent; presumptuous:
16. read between the lines, to understand the unexpressed but implied meaning of something said or written:
17. toe the line / mark, to conform strictly to a rule, command, etc. to shoulder responsibilities; do one's duty:
18. line one's pockets, to make much money, especially in an illegal or questionable way.

Verb phrases

1. line out, Baseball. to be put out by hitting a line drive caught on the fly by a player of the opposing team. to execute or perform:
2. line up, to secure; make available:

verb (used with object)

1. to bring into a line, or into line with others (often followed by up):
2. to mark with a line or lines:
3. to sketch verbally or in writing; outline (often followed by out):
4. to arrange a line along:
5. to form a line along:
6. to apply eyeliner to (the eyes).
7. to delineate with or as if with lines; draw:
8. Archaic. to measure or test with a line.
9. to cover the inner side or surface of:
10. to serve to cover:
11. to furnish or fill:
12. to reinforce the back of a book with glued fabric, paper, vellum, etc.

verb (used without object)

1. to take a position in a line; range (often followed by up):
2. Baseball. to hit a line drive. to line out.

Origin of linings

First recorded in 1375-1425, lining is from the late Middle English word lynyng. See line², -ing¹

Examples for linings

Dry a small piece of the lining to see whether the colour is deep enough; and if approved, put it in and wash it in the dye.

Heavily armed Simbas had already arrived at the missionary house and were lining up families in the backyard for execution.

The air is hot and damp, and lining the walls are clear-plastic-labeled “bug dorms.”

One is meningitis, an infection of the lining of the brain, that is fatal in about 10 percent of cases.

In each group the spores are borne on the lining of the pore.

When the intestine is permeable and inflamed, infectious or toxic substances “leak” through the lining into the blood stream.

If you are wise, you will get it too small for your head, and rip out the lining.

If you can use a lining brush the paper is not necessary for the second color.

This time, there is hardly any effort to keep party members from lining up behind Clinton.

Cyril Mush replaced the lining in his hat, and placed it on his head.