|
A covering for the inside surface of something
“Cancer can occur in the lining of these bronchi or in the lung tissue itself.”
Material used as padding or stuffing
“The material kapok, the soft fibrous covering of the seeds of a tropical tree, is familiar as a lining and stuffing material.”
Any mechanical seal that serves to fill the space between two objects, generally to prevent leakage
A structure that complements or supplements something else
The inner side or surface of something
A mass or lump of a soft material, used for padding, stuffing, or wiping
Present participle for to be positioned in an orderly manner across a length of something
“I decide to line the books up against the back wall behind where I write.”
Present participle for to be positioned (at intervals) along the side of something
“The crowd of chanting people walk down the street while law enforcement line the pavements.”
Present participle for to apply a (thin) layer on the surface of an object
“The cells line our lungs, helping our bodies absorb oxygen while shedding carbon dioxide.”
Present participle for to form or become marked with lines or folds
“She smiled at Corinne, the tiny wrinkles that would line her face years later teasing the corners of her eyes.”
Present participle for to apply a veneer or layer to
Present participle for to make stripes or lines on
Present participle for to line or decorate with paper or material
Present participle for to make a rough drawing of
Present participle for to fix or put into place
Present participle for to cover or wrap loosely with folds of cloth
Present participle for to fill by crowding something into
Present participle for to catch or try to catch fish, typically by using a net or hook and line
Present participle for to make an impression into, especially a surface
Present participle for to mark items on a list
|
