linin noun
- the network of viscous material in the nucleus of a cell that connects the chromatin granules
Word Origin for linin C19: from Latin līnum flax + -in Examples from the Web for linin Historical Examples of linin
“Fisheye is linin’ up the wagons in the menag,” said one of the men.
George S. Harney
“They’re linin’ up for the theatres,” and looked at her again.
John Galsworthy
Shot in the back, linin the front, said Pug as the sergeant passed on.
Boyd Cable
What’s the use o’ linin’ on a feller that can’t stand still a second?
John McElroy
An’ we’ve sure been a-comin’—polin’, linin’ up, and portagin’.
Jack London