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   Liner (līnˈẽr), n.
   1. One who lines, as, “a liner of shoes or clothing”.
   
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   2. An airplane or ship belonging to a transportation company; also, a line-of-battle ship; a ship of the line.
   
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   3. (Mach.) A thin piece placed between two parts to hold or adjust them, fill a space, etc.; a shim.
   
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   4. A lining2. Specifically: (Steam Engine) A lining within the cylinder, in which the piston works and between which and the outer shell of the cylinder a space is left to form a steam jacket.
   
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   5. A slab on which small pieces of marble, tile, etc., are fastened for grinding.
   
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   6. (Baseball) A ball which, when struck, flies through the air in a nearly straight line not far from the ground; also called line drive; as, “he hit a sharp liner to right”.
   
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   7. A protective envelope for a phonograph record or other object.
   
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   8. A lining; as, “a removable coat liner”.
   
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   9. Same as eyeliner.
   
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