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liner

/ˈlaɪnə/

Meanings
  • noun

    A large sea-going vessel used for transporting cargo or passengers.


Pronunciation
  1. /ˈlaɪnə/



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  2. /ˈlaɪnə/



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Variants
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liner , linerless , liners , liner notes , long-liner , long-liners , one-liner , one-liners , bin liner , panty liner , bottom-line , bottom-liner , bottom-liners , hard-line , hard-liner , hard-liners , party line , party lines , party wire , party-liner , party-liners
Etymology
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Originally derived from the Old Norse word 'linr', meaning 'line' or 'rope'. In the context of seafaring, liners were vessels used for transporting goods and passengers along established shipping routes.


Trivia
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  1. The first transatlantic liner, the S.S. Great Eastern, made its maiden voyage in 1838.

  2. The largest liner ever built, the RMS Oceanic, was launched in 1911 and could carry over 35,000 passengers.


Related Concepts
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  1. Cargo ship: A large vessel used for transporting goods from one place to another.

  2. Passenger ship: A large vessel used for transporting people from one place to another.


Culture
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Liners have played a significant role in the development of international trade and travel. They have been featured extensively in literature, art, and music, often symbolizing the excitement and adventure of travel across the sea.

How to Memorize "liner"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a large ship with multiple decks, cargo being loaded and unloaded, and passengers disembarking.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'liner' with the image of a large, seaworthy vessel used for transportation.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the phrase 'Lines on the water' to remember the definition of a liner.


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