Definitions for: Liner


[n] (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter; "the batter hit a liner to the shortstop"
[n] a large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule)
[n] a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment



Webster (1913) Definition: Lin"er (l[imac]n"[~e]r), n.
1. One who lines, as, a liner of shoes.

2. A vessel belonging to a regular line of packets; also, a
line-of-battle ship; a ship of the line.

3. (Mach.) A thin piece placed between two parts to hold or
adjust them, fill a space, etc.; a shim.

4. (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.

5. A slab on which small pieces of marble, tile, etc., are
fastened for grinding.

6. (Baseball) A ball which, when struck, flies through the
air in a nearly straight line not far from the ground.

Synonyms: line drive, lining, ocean liner

See Also: ball, baseball, baseball game, cabin, cabin liner, cargo liner, cruise liner, cruise ship, express luxury liner, garment, hit, hitting, luxury liner, passenger ship, piece of cloth, piece of material, striking

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