Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
reline
verb
/ˌrēˈlīn/
Definition
To line something again, particularly in the context of dental appliances or shoes.
Examples
- After a year of use, I decided it was time to reline my dentures for a better fit.
- The shoemaker can reline the shoes to make them more comfortable.
- She took her coat to the tailor to have it relined with a softer fabric.
Meaning
Reline is the act of adding new material or substance to the inside of an object to restore its fit or functionality.
Synonyms
- refit
- replace
- reconstruct
