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The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48 (gcide)

Liner \Lin"er\ (l[imac]n"[~e]r), n.
1. One who lines, as, a liner of shoes or clothing.
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2. An airplane or ship belonging to a transportation company;
also, a line-of-battle ship; a ship of the line.
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3. (Mach.) A thin piece placed between two parts to hold or
adjust them, fill a space, etc.; a shim.
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4. A {lining}[2]. Specifically: (Steam Engine) A lining
within the cylinder, in which the piston works and between
which and the outer shell of the cylinder a space is left
to form a steam jacket.
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5. A slab on which small pieces of marble, tile, etc., are
fastened for grinding.
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6. (Baseball) A ball which, when struck, flies through the
air in a nearly straight line not far from the ground;
also called {line drive}; as, he hit a sharp liner to
right.
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7. A protective envelope for a phonograph record or other
object.
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8. A {lining}; as, a removable coat liner.
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9. Same as {eyeliner}.
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