lining

/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/ · verb

Meaning

To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.
To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.
To form a line along.
To mark with a line or lines, to cover with lines.
To represent by lines; to delineate; to portray.
To read or repeat line by line.
To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.
To reinforce (the back of a book) with glue and glued scrap material such as fabric or paper.
To fill or supply (something), as a purse with money.
(of a dog) To copulate with, to impregnate.
A covering for the inside surface of something.
The material used for such a covering.
The act of attaching such a covering.

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