Definitions

from The American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, 5th Edition.

  • noun An extra lining between the outer fabric and regular lining of a garment.

from The Century Dictionary.

  • noun A layer of textile fabric or other material placed between the lining and the outer surface, as of a garment.
  • noun Same as interlineation.

from the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English.

  • noun Correction or alteration by writing between the lines; interlineation.

from Wiktionary, Creative Commons Attribution/Share-Alike License.

  • noun A cloth lining between the outer and inner layers of a garment.
  • noun Correction or alteration by writing between the lines; interlineation.

Etymologies

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inter- +‎ lining

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Examples

  • The evening gown, for instance, contains materials from six countries, including Japanese hanger loops, Swiss zippers, and German interlining, Mr. Jeenicke said.

    From Idea to Paper Cutout to Runway Gown Mary M. Lane 2011

  • It was so dark that Sara guessed Tess had had a thick interlining put in the curtains.

    Scarlet Nights Jude Deveraux 2010

  • It was so dark that Sara guessed Tess had had a thick interlining put in the curtains.

    Scarlet Nights Jude Deveraux 2010

  • It was so dark that Sara guessed Tess had had a thick interlining put in the curtains.

    Scarlet Nights Jude Deveraux 2010

  • The jackets are now fully canvassed, meaning they have a full canvas interlining sewn into the front to give it its shape, rather than having the front and the lining fused or glued in place, as was the case when the suits were made in Italy.

    China's Challenge to Italy 2008

  • BROOKS BROTHERS $998, made in Italy Mr. Brandt thought this suit was well made but noted that it had a so-called half-canvas construction, meaning the canvas interlining between the lining and the jacket's front fills only the upper half of the jacket while the lower half is fused with adhesive.

    Putting the Suits to the Test 2008

  • The fun part would be finding the right interfacing or interlining for the neckline . ..

    Duro Junior, Again - A Dress A Day 2008

  • Completion as SkyTrain will allow interlining and a one seat ride to/from Coquitlam from/to transfer points at Broadway/Commercial and Broadway-City Hall.

    South-of-Fraser communities push for light rail transit « Stephen Rees's blog 2008

  • "Women's jackets don't have all that padding and interlining in the chest, and are designed to be drapier in the front," Mr. Amendola says.

    Menswear for Women 2008

  • If using thin curtain fabric, consider lining to block light or interlining for warmth.

    Window Dressing (Tips!) 2007

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