liner

liner (līn′ər)

noun

a person or thing that traces lines or stripes
☆ a steamship, passenger airplane, etc. in regular service for a specific line
☆ line drive
a cosmetic applied in a fine line, as along the eyelid or, in the theater, to accentuate a natural line in the face

liner (līn′ər)

noun

a person who makes or attaches linings
a lining or something that suggests a lining by fitting inside something else a helmet liner
☆ the covering, originally the sleeve () and later, usually, the jacket () of a long-playing record

ocean liner, airliner, cruiser; see plane 3, ship.

Converse of object

insulate: A possible solution would be to line the chimney flue with an insulated liner that is brought down to a point above the Inglenook.
flush: Caution: It is important that waste pipes are not in any way blocked before flushing the liners.
install: See our lining a chimney page for detailed instructions on how install flexible chimney liner.
wrap: You can wrap the entire liner at once or fit it section by section as you pull it down the chimney.
pad: Elastic strap fits liner onto back of pushchair and top removes completely ( with zip ) to leave padded pushchair liner.

Adjective modifier

flushable: You should not use a second stay dry layer or flushable liner with the stay dry booster.
biodegradable: A biodegradable liner is used inside the diaper which can be removed to flush the contents down the toilet.
ocean-going: An ocean-going liner that will keep us all together in some comfort, afloat in a sea of change.
washable: Ideal for use on their own in warmer climates or alternatively as a washable sleeping bag liner.
panty: I'm buying my panty liners online from now on.
transatlantic: Launched in 1923, this transatlantic luxury liner was the most advanced design of her time.

Modifies a noun

note: No liner notes, no trailer, no TV spots, nothing!
shipping: Liner shipping outside of Europe will remain unaffected, save in relation to other applicable anti-trust laws.
terminal: I am also keen to explore ideas for a cruise liner terminal at Workington to help develop Cumbria's tourism potential.

Noun used with modifier

butyl: Referring to the butyl rubber liner she commented that WRG would rather work in rubber than with piles any day!
ocean: Click to enlarge Click to enlarge The analogy of the ocean liner was too strong to resist.
cruise: Find your ideal holiday afloat on a cruise liner in the Med, or further afield.
fleece: Why do the Size 1's have attached fleece liners?
bin: The new waste bin liner at Egremont Road is on order.
caddy: Where can I buy bio bags, caddy liners and paper caddy liners?

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