liner

noun (1)

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lin·er | \ ˈlī-nər

Definition of liner

(Entry 1 of 2)

1 : one that makes, draws, or uses lines

2a : a ship belonging to a regular line

b : an airplane belonging to an airline

3 : line drive

4 : something with which lines are made

liner

noun (2)

Definition of liner (Entry 2 of 2)

1 : one that lines or is used to line or back something

2 : jacket sense 3c(2)

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Recent Examples on the Web: Noun Logan is a long, mobile front-liner who does a little bit of everything. — Brandon Bradley, The Courier-Journal, 18 July 2017 Republicans divided among defense hawks, deficit hard-liners and moderates are struggling to reach consensus on a package setting spending levels for fiscal year 2018. — Tory Newmyer, Washington Post, 12 July 2017 For a harder edge, apply liner and then try using a flat, stiff brush like the MAC #212 dipped in Lancôme Bi-Facil Eye Makeup Remover to sharpen the tail. — Sarah Wu, Teen Vogue, 21 June 2017 Crystal Cruises’ Crystal Skye, an ultra-luxury liner with seats for 84 passengers. — Chabeli Herrera, miamiherald, 22 June 2017 On the play, Rizzo tagged from third on Kris Bryant’s one-out sinking liner to center. — Steve Rosenbloom, chicagotribune.com, 20 June 2017 WHAT: The legendary ocean liner’s July 4th offerings include family games, historic tours, a patriotic movie in the Queen Mary Theatre, a performance by the Pointer Sisters, and a pyrotechnics display accompanied by patriotic music. — Lisa Beebe, Los Angeles Magazine, 29 June 2017 Some of the best one-liners on TV are happening courtesy of Zach Woods on HBO’s tech comedy Silicon Valley. — Yohana Desta, VanityFair.com, 23 June 2017 Underneath all that amazing costuming, wiggery and makeup, underneath those catty one-liners, there's a real humanity in its shows. — Nina Metz, chicagotribune.com, 20 June 2017 See More

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