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Lining

of Line

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Broader term 5

Application 76% connected

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense; as, the application of emollients to a diseased limb.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Coating 76% connected

of Coat

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Covering 76% connected

of Cover

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Insulation 76% connected

The act of insulating, or the state of being insulated; detachment from other objects; isolation.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Protection 76% connected

The act of protecting, or the state of being protected; preservation from loss, injury, or annoyance; defense; shelter; as, the weak need protection.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a broader lexical category for at least one sense.

Narrower term 3

Bushing 76% connected

of Bush

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a narrower or more specific lexical category.

Facing 76% connected

of Face

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Refractory 76% connected

Obstinate in disobedience; contumacious; stubborn; unmanageable; as, a refractory child; a refractory beast.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Derivationally related 4

Face 74% connected

The exterior form or appearance of anything; that part which presents itself to the view; especially, the front or upper part or surface; that which…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Face 74% connected

The exterior form or appearance of anything; that part which presents itself to the view; especially, the front or upper part or surface; that which…

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Line 74% connected

Flax; linen.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Line 74% connected

Flax; linen.

oewn 2023 15% interchangeable

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Containing whole 1

Garment 70% connected

Any article of clothing, as a coat, a gown, etc.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

Open English WordNet identifies the related term as a containing group, substance or whole.

Synonym 2

Facing 92% connected

of Face

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

Liner 92% connected

One who lines, as, a liner of shoes.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

Open English WordNet places these words in at least one shared synset. They share a lexicalised sense, but context, register and collocation should still be checked before substitution.

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