reline

¹

[ ree-lahyn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to replace or renew the layer of material covering the inner surface of:

   The company was awarded a multimillion-dollar contract to reline older sections of the town’s sewer system.

   We undertake a wide range of repairs, including relining coats and other garments as well as curtains.

2. to line (a book or painting); add a reinforcing layer of fabric to the back or spine:

   After relining the painting, we took it back up to the studio to varnish it.

reline

²

[ ree-lahyn ]

verb (used with object)

1. to make fresh lines or other markings on (a surface, especially a playing surface):

   After removing the weeds from the overgrown tennis courts, he repainted and relined the playing surface.

2. to replace the fishing line on (a rod):

   I bought new fishing line at the sporting goods store to reline my 12-year-old ice-fishing poles.

Word History and Origins

Origin of reline¹

First recorded in 1790–1800; re- ( def ) + line ²( def )

Origin of reline²

First recorded in 1885–90; re- ( def ) + line ¹( def )