reline: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
LowNeutral to Formal, often used in technical or practical contexts.
Quick answer
What does “reline” mean?
To put a new lining into something, such as clothing or a pipe.
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Pronunciation
Definition
Meaning and Definition
To put a new lining into something, such as clothing or a pipe.
In dentistry, to add a new lining to a denture; more broadly, to renew the interior surface of an object for restoration or improvement.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant differences in meaning or spelling; standard in both variants.
Connotations
Neutral in both, associated with maintenance, repair, or restoration.
Frequency
Equally uncommon in both British and American English, primarily used in specialized contexts.
Grammar
How to Use “reline” in a Sentence
transitive: reline + object (e.g., reline the garment)Vocabulary
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Examples
Examples of “reline” in a Sentence
verb
British English
- She decided to reline her old winter coat to make it warmer.
- The tailor will reline the curtains to improve insulation.
American English
- He had to reline the pipes in his house to prevent leaks.
- We need to reline the furnace to increase efficiency.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Rarely used; may appear in textile manufacturing or maintenance service descriptions.
Academic
Not common; occasionally referenced in materials science or dentistry studies.
Everyday
Used in home improvement or tailoring, e.g., relining a coat for extended use.
Technical
Common in dentistry for denture relining, or in plumbing for pipe relining procedures.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “reline”
Strong
Neutral
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Vocabulary
Antonyms of “reline”
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “reline”
- Misspelling as 'relign' or 're-line' (with hyphen).
- Using it intransitively, e.g., 'The jacket relines.' instead of 'I need to reline the jacket.'
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
No, it is a low-frequency word used primarily in specific contexts like tailoring, dentistry, or plumbing.
The gerund 'relining' is used as a noun to refer to the action or process, but 'reline' itself is a verb.
'Reline' is the verb meaning to add a new lining, while 'relining' is the noun form referring to the action or result.
It is commonly used in everyday contexts like clothing repair, and in technical fields such as dentistry for dentures and plumbing for pipes.
To put a new lining into something, such as clothing or a pipe.
Reline is usually neutral to formal, often used in technical or practical contexts. in register.
Reline: in British English it is pronounced /riːˈlaɪn/, and in American English it is pronounced /rɪˈlaɪn/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Phrases
Idioms & Phrases
- “No idiomatic expressions”
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think of 're-' meaning again, and 'line' as in lining, so to 'reline' is to line something again.
Conceptual Metaphor
Renewal or restoration, symbolizing giving new life or function by updating the interior.
Practice
Quiz
What does 'reline' primarily mean?