| insole |
the portion of a shoe that touches the bottom of the foot; inner sole. [1/2 definitions] |
| interior |
of the inside or inner part. [1/7 definitions] |
| interior monologue |
in literature, material that expresses a character's inner thoughts, often presented in stream-of-consciousness narrative. |
| internal |
located on the inside; inner. [2/4 definitions] |
| intrados |
the inner curve or surface of an arch or archlike structure. |
| inward |
an inner or central section or part; interior; inside. [1/9 definitions] |
| inwardness |
the inner or essential nature or meaning of something; essence. [1/4 definitions] |
| labyrinthitis |
an inflammation of the inner ear, often affecting the sense of balance. |
| lacrimal bone |
the thin membrane bone that forms the front part of the inner wall of each eye socket, near the tear glands. |
| let in |
to reveal to (someone) one's inner feelings or secret information that one has (often fol. by "on"). [1/3 definitions] |
| Leyden jar |
an early device for accumulating and holding static electricity that consists of a glass jar coated inside and out with tinfoil, with a metal rod connected to the inner foil lining and passing out of the jar through an insulated stopper or lid. |
| line2 |
to cover the inner side of. [1/2 definitions] |
| liner2 |
a protective inner or outer lining or cover, often removable. [1/2 definitions] |
| lining1 |
the act of providing something with an inner layer. [1/2 definitions] |
| mace2 |
a fragrant spice that is ground from the inner covering of the nutmeg shell. |
| mastoid process |
the posterior part of the temporal bone that is located behind the inner ear, having attachment points for muscle and openings for the passage of blood vessels. |
| meat |
the inner, edible portion, as distinguished from the shell, skin, or hull. [1/4 definitions] |
| medulla |
bone marrow, or a similar substance forming the inner core of other anatomical organs such as the adrenal glands or the kidneys. [1/3 definitions] |
| mother-of-pearl |
the glossy hard iridescent substance that forms the inner surface of some shells and is commonly used in jewelry and inlaid decoration. |
| naos |
an ancient temple, or the inner part of such a temple, housing the statue of a deity. |
| nictitating membrane |
a thin, transparent membrane that forms an inner eyelid on birds, reptiles, and some mammals, that can be closed to keep the eye clean and moist. |