interline

A tailor interlines the coat with a layer of wool.

Definition

1. Verb:
   • To insert text between lines: "interline" means to write or print something between the lines of a written or printed text.
   • To line a garment between the outer fabric and the lining: In sewing, "interline" refers to adding an extra layer of material between the outer shell and the existing lining of a garment for warmth or structure.

Usage Examples

• Verb:
  • The editor asked the author to interline corrections in the manuscript. (To write or print corrections between the lines of the text.)
  • The tailor decided to interline the coat with a thick wool layer for extra warmth. (To add an extra layer between the outer fabric and the lining.)

Advanced Usage

• "interline with": to add or insert something between lines or layers.
  • The scholar interlined the ancient poem with commentary. (He wrote explanatory notes between the lines of the poem.)
  • She interlined the jacket with a soft fleece. (She added a fleece layer between the outer fabric and the lining.)

Variants and Related Words

• Interlineation (n): the act or result of inserting text between lines.

  • The manuscript was full of interlineations. (The text had many notes written between the lines.)

• Interlinear (adj): placed or written between lines of text.

  • An interlinear translation helps students understand the original language. (A translation written between the lines of the original text.)

• Interlineate (v): a less common variant of "interline," meaning to insert between lines.

  • The scribe interlineated the corrections carefully. (He inserted corrections between the lines.)

Synonyms

• Insert: to place something into something else.
• Interpose: to place something between other things.
• Line: to cover the inside surface of something (in sewing context).

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