lining

• Substantiv, das eine Materialschicht bezeichnet, die als Innenauskleidung von etwas dient, etwa bei Kleidung, Taschen oder Behältern.

A noun referring to a layer of material used to line the inside of something, such as clothing, a bag, or a container.

1. Inner layerB1formal

   A material layer sewn inside clothing or other items for added warmth, protection, or appearance.

   Futter

   • The coat has a warm fur lining.
   • She chose a jacket with a silk lining.
   • The curtains have a thick lining to block light.

   Synonymefacing

2. B2formal

   The inner surface or coating of something, like a pipe or container.

   Innenfläche

   • The pipe has a protective lining to prevent corrosion.
   • The stomach lining protects against digestive acids.
   • The tank's lining was damaged by chemicals.

   Synonymecladdingcoatingcoveringfacinginteriorlayersheathing

3. Silver liningB2informal

   A positive aspect in an otherwise negative situation (idiomatic).

   Lichtblick

   • Every cloud has a silver lining.
   • Despite losing the game, there was a silver lining in their strong performance.
   • The silver lining was that she learned from her mistake.

• Verb, das bedeutet, die Innenseite von etwas mit einem Material zu bedecken, z. B. das Auskleiden einer Schublade oder das Füttern von Kleidung; auch das Bedecken einer Fläche mit einer Schicht.

A verb used to indicate covering the inside of something with a material, such as lining a drawer or garment.

1. Cover the inside ofB2formal

   To put a layer or material inside something, such as clothing or a container.

   Innen auskleiden

   • She lined the jacket with silk for warmth.
   • The baker lined the cake tin with parchment paper.
   • They lined the drawer with scented paper.

   Synonymecoverfacepadstuff

2. Form a lineA2formal

   To form, arrange, or stand in a line.

   Eine Reihe bilden

   • People lined up to buy concert tickets.
   • Cars lined the street during the parade.
   • Students lined the hallway waiting for class.

   Synonymealignarrayfileline upqueuerangerank

   Antonymedispersescatter

3. Reinforce or borderB2formal

   To mark or border with a line or lines.

   Säumen

   • The path was lined with trees on both sides.
   • The road is lined with shops and restaurants.
   • The walls were lined with bookshelves.

   Synonymeborderedgefringeoutlinerimrulestreakstripetracetrim

Phrasal-Variantenline up