lining
/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
noun
- A layer of material that covers the inside surface of something.
- The oven's ceramic lining helps distribute heat evenly.
- She replaced the worn lining of the old trunk with new fabric.
- The jacket has a silk lining that makes it feel smooth and comfortable.
- The inner layer of an organ or body part.
- The doctor explained that the lining of the uterus thickens during the menstrual cycle.
- An infection can cause inflammation of the lining of the lungs.
- The stomach lining protects the organ from digestive acids.
verb
- Present participle of line; to cover the inside surface of something.
- They are lining the walls with soundproof foam.
- The baker is lining the cake pan with parchment paper.
- She is lining the drawer with fresh paper.