interline

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[ in-ter-lahyn ]
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verb (used with object),in·ter·lined, in·ter·lin·ing.
  1. to write or insert (words, phrases, etc.) between the lines of writing or print.

  2. to mark or inscribe (a document, book, etc.) between the lines.

  1. to transfer (freight) from one carrier to another in the course of shipment.

verb (used without object),in·ter·lined, in·ter·lin·ing.
  1. to transfer freight from one carrier to another in the course of shipment.

adjective
  1. involving or indicating a transfer of passengers or freight from one carrier to another during travel or shipment: interline flights.

  2. of or relating to transactions between competing carriers, especially airlines, by which passengers, baggage, and freight are transferred from one carrier to another using only one ticket or one check-in procedure from departure point to destination.

Origin of interline

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First recorded in 1350–1400; Middle English word from Medieval Latin word interlīneāre.See inter-, line1

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Other definitions for interline (2 of 2)

interline2
[ in-ter-lahyn ]

verb (used with object),in·ter·lined, in·ter·lin·ing.
  1. to provide (a garment) with an interlining.

Origin of interline

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First recorded in 1470–80; inter- + line2

Other words from interline

  • in·ter·lin·er, noun

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British Dictionary definitions for interline (1 of 2)

interline1

interlineate (ˌɪntəˈlɪnɪˌeɪt)

/ (ˌɪntəˈlaɪn) /


verb
  1. (tr) to write or print (matter) between the lines of (a text, book, etc)

Derived forms of interline

  • interlining or interlineation, noun

British Dictionary definitions for interline (2 of 2)

interline2

/ (ˌɪntəˈlaɪn) /


verb
  1. (tr) to provide (a part of a garment, such as a collar or cuff) with a second lining, esp of stiffened material

Derived forms of interline

  • interliner, noun

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