Liner (Noun)
Meaning 1
A large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule).
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Nouns denoting man-made objects.
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Meaning 2
A piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The dress had a delicate silk liner that added a touch of elegance to the overall design.
- The seamstress carefully sewed a liner into the coat to give it a more finished look.
- The shirt had a mesh liner that helped keep the wearer cool during hot summer days.
- The jacket's liner was made of a lightweight material that allowed for ease of movement.
- The tailor added a cotton liner to the suit pants to prevent chafing and discomfort.
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Meaning 3
A protective covering that protects an inside surface.
Classification
Nouns denoting man-made objects.
Examples
- The trash can had a liner to prevent leaks and make cleaning easier.
- A liner was installed in the swimming pool to prevent the water from seeping into the ground.
- The pot had a liner to prevent the acidic soil from coming into contact with the metal.
- The dumpster had a heavy-duty liner to withstand the weight of the construction debris.
- The pond had a liner to prevent the water from leaking into the surrounding soil.
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Meaning 4
(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter; "the batter hit a liner to the shortstop".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The batter hit a liner to the shortstop that was snagged for an out.
- A liner to center field sailed over the outfielder's head for a triple.
- The pitcher barely escaped a liner that was hit right back at him.
- A liner down the third base line was the key hit in the rally.
- The shortstop made a spectacular play on a liner that was headed for the gap.