liner Meaning & Definition
What Does Liner Mean?
As a noun, liner means Someone who fits a lining to something. It can also mean A removable cover or lining. As a verb, it means To fit a cylinder liner.
Liner at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, verb |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | //ˈlaɪnɚ// |
| Syllables | 1 |
| Synonyms | lining, line drive and ocean liner |
| Plural | liners |
| Verb forms | liners, linering, linered |
Liner Definition (Noun)
- Someone who fits a lining to something.
a liner of shoes
- A removable cover or lining.
I threw out the trash can liner.
- The pamphlet supplied in the box with an audiovisual tape or disc, etc.
liner notes
- A lining within the cylinder of a steam engine, in which the piston works and between which and the outer shell of the cylinder a space is left to form a steam jacket.
- A similar lining for cylinders of internal-combustion engines .
- A slab on which small pieces of marble, tile, etc., are fastened for grinding.
- A formal no-show sock.
- A pantyliner.
Liner as a Verb
- To fit a cylinder liner.
Noun
- A large passenger-carrying ship, especially one on a regular route; an ocean liner.
- A ship of the line.
- A line drive.
The liner glanced off the pitcher's foot.
- A basic salesperson.
- Something with a specified number of lines.
- A person born in a certain year (XX liner); a person who belongs to a certain line.
94 liner
- Ellipsis of penny-a-liner.
Synonyms of Liner
Liner synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Liner
No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.
Liner in a Sentence
a liner of shoes
I threw out the trash can liner.
liner notes
The liner glanced off the pitcher's foot.
94 liner
Word Forms & Grammar
liner (plural liners)
liner (third-person singular simple present liners, present participle linering, simple past and past participle linered)
Words That Rhyme With Liner
Origin of Liner
Origin 1: From line (verb) + -er.
Origin 2: From line (noun) + -er (relational suffix) or -er (measurement suffix) (sense 5).
How Do You Say Liner?
Liner is pronounced //ˈlaɪnɚ// and has 1 syllable.
Questions People Ask About Liner
Is liner a noun or a verb?
Liner is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as a verb.
What is another word for liner?
Close synonyms of liner are lining, line drive and ocean liner. See the full list of liner synonyms and antonyms.
What is the plural of liner?
The plural of liner is liners.
What is the past tense of liner?
The past tense of liner is linered. The present participle is linering.