liner meaning
UK /ˌlaɪnə/ US /ˈlaɪnɚ/ 2 syllables
liner (noun): (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter.
liner has 4 meanings in this dictionary.
liner as a noun
- (baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter
- the batter hit a liner to the shortstop
Synonyms: line drive
Type of: fly
- a protective covering that protects an inside surface
Synonyms: lining
Type of: protective covering
Kinds: brake lining, bushing, facing, furnace lining
- a piece of cloth that is used as the inside surface of a garment
Synonyms: lining
Type of: piece of cloth
Related forms: line
- a large commercial ship (especially one that carries passengers on a regular schedule)
Synonyms: ocean liner
Type of: passenger ship
Kinds: cabin liner, cargo liner, cruise ship, luxury liner
How to pronounce liner
liner is pronounced /ˌlaɪnə/ in British English and /ˈlaɪnɚ/ in American English. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Words that rhyme with liner
Scrabble score: 5 (letter breakdown)
Word lists: words starting with LI · words ending in ER · 5-letter words
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