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lining noun

  /ˈlaɪnɪŋ/
  • A covering for the inside surface of something.
 vuori, sisäpinnoitus, sisäpinta, vuoraus
  • The act of attaching such a covering.
 pinnoittaminen, vuoraaminen, vuoren ompelu
  • The material used for such a covering.
 vuorausaine, vuorikangas, vuorimateriaali

line noun

  /laɪn/ , /lɑɪn/ , [lɑe̯n]
  • A path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.
  • (music) One of the straight horizontal and parallel prolonged strokes on and between which the notes are placed.
  • (graph theory) An edge of a graph.
 viiva
  • (geometry) An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.
 suora
  • A written or printed row of letters, words, numbers, or other text, especially a row of words extending across a page or column, or a blank in place of such text.
 repliikki, rivi, vuorosana, liina, naru, nuora
  • Any of an ill-defined set of units of length, varying according to the country, discipline, industry, and date of application, commonly with no indication of the intended magnitude:
 viiva, linja
  • A more-or-less straight sequence of people, objects, etc., either arranged as a queue or column and often waiting to be processed or dealt with, or arranged abreast of one another in a row (and contrasted with a column), as in a military formation. [from mid-16th c.]
 jono, mittanauha
  • A verse (in poetry).
 säe, rivi
  • A threadlike crease or wrinkle marking the face, hand, or body; hence, a characteristic mark.
 viiva, uurre
  • (military) The regular infantry of an army, as distinguished from militia, guards, volunteer corps, cavalry, artillery, etc.
 jalkaväki
  • (geometry, informal) A line segment; a continuous finite segment of such a figure.
 jana
  • A letter, a written form of communication.
 kirje, rivit
  • (geography) A circle of latitude or of longitude, as represented on a map.
 koordinaattiviiva
  • A rope, cord, string, or thread, of any thickness.
 liina, naru, nuora, nyöri
  • The wire connecting one telegraphic station with another, a telephone or internet cable between two points: a telephone or network connection.
  • A connected series of public conveyances, as a roadbed or railway track; and hence, an established arrangement for forwarding merchandise, etc.
  • (military) A trench or rampart, or the non-physical demarcation of the extent of the territory occupied by specified forces.
  • A set of products or services sold by a business, or by extension, the business itself. [from early 19th c.]
 linja
  • The official, stated position (or set of positions) of an individual or group, particularly a political or religious faction. [from later 19th c.]
 linja, mielipide, näkökanta
  • (genetics) A population of cells derived from a single cell and containing the same genetic makeup.
 linja, solulinja
  • A series or succession of ancestors or descendants of a given person; a family or race; compare lineage.
 linja, sukulinja
  • Direction, path.
 linja, suunta
  • Course of conduct, thought, occupation, or policy; method of argument; department of industry, trade, or intellectual activity. [from earlier 17th c.]
 linjaus
  • Lineament; feature; figure (of one's body).
 piirre
  • The exterior limit of a figure or territory: a boundary, contour, or outline; a demarcation.
 raja
  • (engineering) Proper relative position or adjustment (of parts, not as to design or proportion, but with reference to smooth working).
 rihtaus

line verb

  /laɪn/ , /lɑɪn/ , [lɑe̯n]
  • (transitive) To fill or supply (something), as a purse with money.
 täyttää
  • (transitive) To cover the inner surface of (something), originally especially with linen.
 vuorata

line verb

  /laɪn/ , /lɑɪn/ , [lɑe̯n]
  • (transitive, now, rare, of a dog) To copulate with, to impregnate.
 astua

line noun

  /laɪn/ , /lɑɪn/ , [lɑe̯n]
  • (obsolete) Flax; linen, particularly the longer fiber of flax.
 liina

line verb

  /laɪn/ , /lɑɪn/ , [lɑe̯n]
  • (transitive) To place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.
 asettaa jonoon
  • (transitive) To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.
 asettaa varrelle
  • (transitive) To mark with a line or lines; to cover with lines.
 linjata
  • (transitive) To read or repeat line by line.
 lukea rivi riviltä

lined adjective

  /laɪnd/
  • Having a lining, an inner layer or covering.
 ryppyinen, vuorillinen
  • (of paper) Having lines, ruled.
 viivoitettu
every cloud has a silver lining
ei niin pahaa, ettei jotakin hyvääkin, jokaisella pilvellä on hopeareunus
silver lining
hopeareunus
every silver lining has a cloud
kaikella on varjopuolensa
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