1
: one that makes, draws, or uses lines
2
a
: a ship belonging to a regular line
b
: an airplane belonging to an airline
3
4
: something with which lines are made
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Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Higashioka's liner just over the wall in left field in the fifth put the Rangers in front 3-2 against George Kirby, who lost to Texas for the first time in 11 career starts.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
While there has been no formal threat against the King Fahd Causeway, some hard-liners within Iran have increasingly identified it as a possible target.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
Locked in a 5-5 tie with two runners on in the top of the eighth inning, Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell lined a shallow liner to left field.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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Noun
Two batters later, Matt Chapman blasted a liner to deep left.
—Matt Gelb, New York Times, 8 Apr. 2026
Higashioka's liner just over the wall in left field in the fifth put the Rangers in front 3-2 against George Kirby, who lost to Texas for the first time in 11 career starts.
—CBS News, 8 Apr. 2026
While there has been no formal threat against the King Fahd Causeway, some hard-liners within Iran have increasingly identified it as a possible target.
—Sarah Dean, NBC news, 7 Apr. 2026
Locked in a 5-5 tie with two runners on in the top of the eighth inning, Brewers outfielder Garrett Mitchell lined a shallow liner to left field.
—Greg Dudek, Boston Herald, 7 Apr. 2026
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“Liner.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/liner. Accessed 8 Apr. 2026.
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liner
1 of 2 noun
lin·er
ˈlī-nər 
1
: a ship or airplane of a regular transportation line
an ocean liner
2
: something with which lines are made or drawn
use a cosmetic liner to make the eyes more attractive
liner
2 of 2 noun
: one that lines or is used to line something
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