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interlining

1
[ in-ter-lahy-ning ]
/ ˈɪn tərˌlaɪ nɪŋ /

noun

an inner lining placed between the ordinary lining and the outer fabric of a garment.
material, as cotton or wool, for this purpose.
lining and padding quilted together.

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Origin of interlining

1
First recorded in 1880–85; interline2 + -ing1

Words nearby interlining

interlinear, interlinear spacing, interlineate, interlingua, interlingual, interlining, interlink, interlobar artery, interlobar duct, interlobar vein of kidney, interlobitis

Definition for interlining (2 of 4)

interlining2
[ in-ter-lahy-ning ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈlaɪ nɪŋ /

noun

something that is written or inserted between lines of writing or print.
such insertions collectively.

Origin of interlining

2
late Middle English word dating back to 1425–75; see origin at interline1, -ing1

Definition for interlining (3 of 4)

interline1
[ in-ter-lahyn ]
/ ˌɪn tərˈlaɪn /

verb (used with object), in·ter·lined, in·ter·lin·ing.

to write or insert (words, phrases, etc.) between the lines of writing or print.
to mark or inscribe (a document, book, etc.) between the lines.
to transfer (freight) from one carrier to another in the course of shipment.

verb (used without object), in·ter·lined, in·ter·lin·ing.

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

adjective

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

Definition for interlining (4 of 4)

interline2
[ in-ter-lahyn ]
/ ˈɪn tərˌlaɪn /

verb (used with object), in·ter·lined, in·ter·lin·ing.

to provide (a garment) with an interlining.

Origin of interline

2
First recorded in 1470–80; inter- + line2

OTHER WORDS FROM interline

in·ter·lin·er, noun
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Words related to interlining

stuff, cover, fill, quilt, overlay, wad, bush, face, reinforce, sheath, panel, incrust, encrust, wainscot, ceil

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British Dictionary definitions for interlining (1 of 3)

interlining
/ (ˈɪntəˌlaɪnɪŋ) /

noun

the material used to interline parts of garments, now often made of reinforced paper

British Dictionary definitions for interlining (2 of 3)

interline1

interlineate (ˌɪntəˈlɪnɪˌeɪt)

/ (ˌɪntəˈlaɪn) /

verb

(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 interlining (3 of 3)

interline2
/ (ˌɪntəˈlaɪn) /

verb

(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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