adjective
- marked by or containing lines; having many lines
- resembling or containing lime or limestone
Usage: chiefly British
Examples
- The old map had a liney appearance with creases from years of folding.
- Her face became liney with age and worry.
- The liney soil in that region is ideal for growing certain crops.
- The artist drew a liney sketch before adding color.
- The liney deposits on the rocks indicated the presence of limestone.