lining

Meanings

• noun

  A material used to cover or line the inside of something, such as a garment or a container.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with lining
dining , wining , signing , shining

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Variants

List of all variants of lining that leads to same result
lining , linings , line , line one's pockets , lined , lines , long-lining , long-linings , silver lining , silver linings , every cloud has a silver lining , line out , lined out , lines out , lining out , line up , lined up , lines up , lining up , zip line , zip-line , zip-lined , zip-lines , zip-lining

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Etymology

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From Old French 'lignage', meaning 'row' or 'lineage'. The word 'lining' comes from the idea of covering or lining up rows of material.

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Trivia

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1. Did you know that some high-end garments are lined with real fur for added warmth and luxury?

2. The term 'lining' is also used in astronomy to refer to the inner layer of a planet's atmosphere.

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Related Concepts

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1. upholstery: The process of furnishing a piece of furniture with fabric or other materials, often including 'lining' to add an extra layer of padding and protection.

2. insulation: The use of materials to prevent the transfer of heat or sound, which is similar to the function of 'lining' in certain contexts.

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Culture

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In literature, 'lining' has been used metaphorically to refer to the underlying meaning or foundation of something. In art, 'lining' refers to the process of applying a layer of material to the back of a painting to protect it.

How to Memorize "lining"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a garment being made and the process of cutting and sewing the lining material to the inside of the garment.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lining' with the idea of covering or protecting something from the inside.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the word 'lining' and the phrase 'inside covering' to help remember its meaning.

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