liner

A removable layer inside something that protects it or keeps its contents separate.

• Put a liner in the bin.
• I washed the liner from my sleeping bag.
• These paper liners keep the trays clean.

Similar words: lining, inner cover

Common phrases: bin liner, removable liner, sleeping bag liner

Makeup used to draw a line around the eyes or lips.

• She applied black liner around her eyes.
• This lip liner matches my lipstick.
• Do you prefer liquid liner or a pencil?

Common phrases: eye liner, lip liner, black liner

A large ship that carries passengers, usually between particular ports.

• The liner left the port at noon.
• They crossed the Atlantic on a liner.
• Two passenger liners were waiting at the dock.

Similar words: passenger ship

Common phrases: ocean liner, passenger liner, luxury liner

A tube fitted inside an engine cylinder to provide its inner surface.

• The mechanic replaced the cylinder liner.
• A cracked liner caused the engine to leak.
• These liners protect the engine cylinders from wear.

Similar words: cylinder sleeve

Common phrases: cylinder liner, engine liner, replace a liner

A worker who puts an inner layer into shoes or other objects.

• The liner fitted soft leather inside the boot.
• The factory hired another shoe liner.
• An experienced liner checked the inner fabric.

Common phrases: shoe liner, a skilled liner