interlining

1
[ in-ter-lahy-ning ]

noun
  1. an inner lining placed between the ordinary lining and the outer fabric of a garment.

  2. material, as cotton or wool, for this purpose.

  1. lining and padding quilted together.

Origin of interlining

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

Words Nearby interlining

Other definitions for interlining (2 of 2)

interlining2
[ in-ter-lahy-ning ]

noun
  1. something that is written or inserted between lines of writing or print.

  2. such insertions collectively.

Origin of interlining

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

Dictionary.com Unabridged Based on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2024

How to use interlining in a sentence

  • A warm floor is secured by laying it double with an airtight interlining of roofing paper or similar substance.

    Making a Poultry House | Mary Roberts Conover
  • The interlining should be cut one-fourth of an inch smaller all around if the collar is to be blind stitched to the waist.

    Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz Watson
  • In a close-fitting collar made of heavy material an interlining of canvas or crinoline is necessary.

    Textiles and Clothing | Kate Heintz Watson
  • It is quite surprising how the kid interlining adds to the warmth of a garment.

  • The heavy stiff piece is a linen canvas and is used by tailors for the interlining of cuffs and collars of coats.

    Clothing and Health | Helen Kinne

British Dictionary definitions for interlining

interlining

/ (ˈɪntəˌlaɪnɪŋ) /


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

Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012