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1liner

noun lin·er \ˈlī-nər\

Definition of LINER

1
:  one that makes, draws, or uses lines
2
a :  a ship belonging to a regular line
b :  an airplane belonging to an airline
3
:  line drive
4
:  something with which lines are made
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First Known Use of LINER

15th century

Rhymes with LINER

briner, diner, miner, minor, Reiner, shiner, Shriner, signer, twiner, whiner

2liner

noun

Definition of LINER

1
:  one that lines or is used to line or back something
2
:  jacket 3c(2)
— lin·er·less \-ləs\ adjective

First Known Use of LINER

1611
LINER Defined for Kids

liner

noun lin·er \ˈlī-nər\

Definition of LINER for Kids

:  something that covers or is used to cover the inner surface of another thing

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21 ENTRIES FOUND:
  1. liner
  2. liner notes
  3. liner-up
  4. bee-liner
  5. bin liner
  6. cargo liner
  7. case liner
  8. express liner
  9. helmet liner
  10. hook-and-liner
  11. long-liner
  12. motor liner
  13. ocean liner
  14. old liner
  15. one-liner
  16. passenger liner
  17. penny-a-liner
  18. bottom-line
  19. hard-line
  20. party line
  21. soft-line
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