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lin·er 1  (lnr)
n.
1. One that draws or makes lines.
2. A large commercial ship or airplane, especially one carrying passengers on a regular route.
3. Baseball A line drive.

lin·er 2  (lnr)
n.
1. One that makes or puts in linings.
2.
a. A lining.
b. Material used as a lining.
3. A woman's undergarment of dress length with shoulder straps; a slip.
4. A jacket for a phonograph record.

liner 1
Noun
1. a passenger ship or aircraft, esp. one that is part of a commercial fleet
2. Also called: (eyeliner) a cosmetic used to outline the eyes

liner 2
Noun
something used as a lining: a plastic bin liner
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.liner - (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter; "the batter hit a liner to the shortstop"
fly ball, fly - (baseball) a hit that flies up in the air
baseball, baseball game - a ball game played with a bat and ball between two teams of nine players; teams take turns at bat trying to score runs; "he played baseball in high school"; "there was a baseball game on every empty lot"; "there was a desire for National League ball in the area"; "play ball!"
2.linerliner - a protective covering that protects an inside surface
brake lining - the lining on the brake shoes that comes in contact with the brake drum
cylindrical lining, bushing - a cylindrical metal lining used to reduce friction
facing - a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
furnace lining, refractory - lining consisting of material with a high melting point; used to line the inside walls of a furnace
protective cover, protective covering, protection - a covering that is intend to protect from damage or injury; "they had no protection from the fallout"; "wax provided protection for the floors"
3.liner - a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
garment - an article of clothing; "garments of the finest silk"
piece of cloth, piece of material - a separate part consisting of fabric
4.linerliner - a large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule)
cabin - small room on a ship or boat where people sleep
cabin liner - a liner with cabins for passengers
cargo liner - a liner that carries cargo
cruise liner, cruise ship - a passenger ship used commercially for pleasure cruises
express luxury liner, luxury liner - a liner equipped for sumptuous living
passenger ship - a ship built to carry passengers
Translations
liner [ˈlaɪnəʳ] nvapor m de línea transatlántico;
dustbin liner → bolsa de la basura

liner [ˈlaɪnəʳ] n (= ship) → paquebot m de ligne;
(for bin) → sac-poubelle m

liner [ˈlaɪnəʳ] n (ship) → Passagierschiff nt;
(also: bin liner) → Müllbeutel m

liner [ˈlaɪnəʳ] nnave f di linea;
dustbin liner → sacchetto per la pattumiera

liner line ~line


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I rose, also, and over the ship's side, I saw not two hundred yards distant the periscope of a submarine, while racing toward the liner the wake of a torpedo was distinctly visible.
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I am writing these last lines in the saloon of the Booth liner Francisca, and they will go back by the pilot to the keeping of Mr.
 
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