aliner
|a-lin-er|
B2
🇺🇸
/əˈlaɪnər/
🇬🇧
/əˈlaɪnə/
(align)
arrange in line
Etymology
Etymology Information
'aliner' originates from the word 'align', which comes from the Old French word 'aligner', where 'a-' meant 'to' and 'ligne' meant 'line'.
Historical Evolution
'aligner' transformed into the English word 'align', and eventually the noun form 'aliner' was derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'align' meant 'to bring into a line', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a device or tool used to align objects or components.
The mechanic used an aliner to ensure the wheels were perfectly aligned.
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Last updated: 2025/06/22 14:36