liner

• Nom avec plusieurs sens : coup de baseball où la balle part en ligne droite du frappeur ; revêtement protecteur pour une surface intérieure ; tissu servant de doublure intérieure d'un vêtement ; ou grand navire commercial, surtout de passagers, sur une ligne régulière.

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.

   Ligne (au baseball)

   • 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.

   Synonymesdriveline driveropescreamer

2. Protective coveringB1formal

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

   Revêtement protecteur intérieur

   • 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.

   Synonymescoatingliningshieldunderlay

3. Garment liningB1formal

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

   Doublure de vêtement

   • 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.

   Synonymeslining

4. Passenger shipB1formal

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

   Paquebot

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

   Synonymesocean linerpassenger shipsteamer