liner

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liner

The batter hit a liner to the shortstop.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule): A liner is a large ship, typically an ocean-going vessel, that operates on a fixed route and schedule, primarily for transporting passengers.
    • A piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment: A liner is a separate piece of fabric sewn into clothing, such as a jacket or skirt, to provide structure, warmth, or a finished appearance.
    • A protective covering that protects an inside surface: A liner is a material used to cover and protect the interior of a container, cavity, or structure.
    • (Baseball) A hard-hit ball that travels in a relatively straight line: In baseball, a liner is a batted ball hit sharply and directly, with little arc, usually at a low trajectory.
Usage Examples
  • Noun (Ship):
    • The luxury liner departed from Southampton for a transatlantic voyage.
    • Ocean liners were once the primary means of intercontinental travel.
  • Noun (Clothing):
    • This winter coat has a removable thermal liner for added warmth.
    • She sewed a silk liner into the wool skirt to prevent itching.
  • Noun (Protective Covering):
    • The pond was sealed with a waterproof clay liner.
    • Always replace the trash can liner when it's full.
  • Noun (Baseball):
    • The batter hit a sharp liner that was caught by the diving third baseman.
    • His line drive, or liner, sailed into the outfield for a single.
Advanced Usage
  • "Liner notes": The printed commentary or information found on the insert of a record album or CD case.
    • The liner notes provided fascinating details about the recording session.
  • "Eye liner" (Note: This is a compound word listed separately): A cosmetic applied around the contour of the eye.
Variants and Related Words
  • Line (verb/noun): The root word, relating to creating rows, boundaries, or routes.
  • Lining (noun): The material acting as a liner, especially inside a garment.
    • The jacket's lining was torn.
  • Ocean liner (noun phrase): A large passenger ship designed for transoceanic travel.
  • Freight liner (noun phrase): A ship or train designed for carrying goods on a regular schedule.
Synonyms
  • Ship (for passenger liner): vessel, steamship, cruise ship.
  • Interlining (for clothing liner): backing, underlining.
  • Insert (for protective liner): sheath, sleeve, covering.
  • Line drive (for baseball liner): rope, seed (slang).
Related Phrasal Verbs

(The word "liner" itself does not commonly form phrasal verbs. The related verb "line" forms phrasal verbs.) - Line up: To arrange in a line; to organize. - The ships will line up at the harbor entrance. - Line with: To cover the inner surface of something. - She lined the box with velvet.

Related Idioms
  • "Toe the line": To conform to rules or standards. (Related to the concept of a boundary line).
    • All employees must toe the company line.
  • "In the pipeline": In the process of being developed or prepared. (Metaphorically related to a conduit or liner).
    • Several new products are in the pipeline for release next year.
liner

The batter hit a liner to the shortstop.

Noun
  1. a large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule)
  2. a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
  3. a protective covering that protects an inside surface
  4. (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
    • the batter hit a liner to the shortstop

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