lining

Definition

• n. a protective covering that protects an inside surface
• n. providing something with a surface of a different material
• n. the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)

Word forms

Plural

linings

Example sentences

1. n.

   The jacket has a warm lining that keeps you comfortable in cold weather.

2. n.

   In the chemical process, the lining of the reactor must be resistant to high temperatures.