interline
1 of 3verb (1)
in·ter·line ˌin-tər-ˈlīn 
interlined; interlining; interlines
transitive verb
: to insert between lines already written or printed
interlineation
ˌin-tər-ˌli-nē-ˈā-shən
noun interline
2 of 3verb (2)
interlined; interlining; interlines
transitive verb
: to provide (a garment) with an interlining
interline
3 of 3adjective
: relating to, involving, or carried by two or more transportation lines
Word History
Etymology
Verb (1)
Middle English enterlinen, from Medieval Latin interlineare, from Latin inter- + linea line
Verb (2)
Middle English, from inter- + linen to line
First Known Use
Verb (1)
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Verb (2)
15th century, in the meaning defined above
Adjective
1897, in the meaning defined above
interlinings
noun
as in linings
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- linings
- quiltings
- packings
- cushions
- bumpers
- fenders
- fillings
- fillers
- buffers
- pads
- fills
- stuffings
- paddings
- waddings