liner

• Sustantivo con varios significados: batazo en béisbol que sale recto del bateador; revestimiento protector para una superficie interior; pieza de tela usada como interior de una prenda; o gran buque comercial, especialmente de pasajeros, en una ruta regular.

A noun with multiple meanings: a hit in baseball that flies straight from the batter; a protective covering for an inside surface; a piece of cloth used as the inner surface of a garment; or a large commercial ship, especially one carrying passengers on a regular schedule.

1. Baseball hitB2formalamericansport

   A hit in baseball that travels straight and fast from the bat, usually at a low trajectory.

   Línea (béisbol)

   • The batter hit a sharp liner to center field.
   • He caught the liner and threw it to first base.
   • The pitcher was hit by a liner during the game.

   Sinónimosdriveline driveropescreamer

2. Protective coveringB1formal

   A material or layer used to protect an inner surface from damage, dirt, or leakage.

   Revestimiento protector

   • The trash can has a plastic liner for easy cleaning.
   • The pool liner needs to be replaced after several years.
   • She installed a drawer liner to protect the wood.

   Sinónimoscoatingliningshieldunderlay

3. Garment liningB1formal

   A piece of fabric sewn inside a garment to provide a finished look and added comfort.

   Forro de prenda

   • The jacket has a silk liner for extra warmth.
   • The coat's liner is made of soft fleece.
   • She sewed a new liner into the dress.

   Sinónimoslining

4. Passenger shipB1formal

   A large commercial ship designed to carry passengers on regular routes.

   Barco de pasajeros de línea regular

   • The ocean liner departed from New York to Southampton.
   • Luxury liners offer many amenities for travelers.
   • The Titanic was a famous passenger liner.

   Sinónimosocean linerpassenger shipsteamer