Meaning of lining in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/

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  1. Noun

    lining

    Definitions

    1. a protective covering that protects an inside surface

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  2. 2. a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment

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  3. 3. providing something with a surface of a different material

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  4. 4. the act of attaching an inside lining (to a garment or curtain etc.)

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