A lining was any coating surrounding a object.
Otherwise unfortunate events (dark clouds) that had at least one good feature were said to have a silver lining. (DS9: "Change of Heart", "Inter Arma Enim Silent Leges", VOY: "Equinox")
The outer hull of Enterprise NX-01 was lined with duranium. (ENT: "The Xindi")
In 2153, Malcolm Reed noted that the linings of antimatter relays were coated with a platinum-cobalt alloy that Trip Tucker might be able to separate. (ENT: "The Xindi")
Later that year, Reed noted that a bulkhead of the Seleya had been partially lined with trellium. (ENT: "Impulse")
In 2365, Wesley Crusher noted that the lining of the USS Hathaway's warp core was still smooth. (TNG: "Peak Performance")
Also that year, Lwaxana Troi accused the Antedian delegates to the Pacifica conference of being assassins, as they had robes lined with ultritium that were meant to explode, killing many. (TNG: "Manhunt")
In 2378, Seven of Nine gave B'Elanna Torres and Tom Paris a pair of baby booties lined with biothermal insulation to keep their bundle of joy's feet warm. (VOY: "Human Error")
Later that year, The Doctor noted that a member of Otrin's species had used magnesite to line a jury-rigged environmental suit, which had offered limited protection. (VOY: "Friendship One")
Anatomical linings[]
- Stomach lining/Intestinal lining/Villus (Humans)
- Cartilaginous tongue lining (Bolians)
- Vascular lining (Humans)