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noun

Definition of interliningnext
as in lining

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verb

present participle of interline
as in weaving

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Recent Examples of interlining
Noun
Room darkening or blackout lining will often give you the most structure and, in some cases, an additional interlining is added to improve the tailored look of the drape of the fabric. — Heather Bien, Southern Living, 16 July 2026 The French interlining firm shared plans to cut carbon dioxide emissions by 46 percent by 2030, as the nucleus of the plan centers around reducing the company’s carbon footprint. — Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 3 Sep. 2019 Additionally, our cellular shades can trap air and help maintain interior temperatures, while Roman shades and drapery can be outfitted with a cotton flannel interlining designed to improve insulation and make homes more energy-efficient. — Orange County Register, 30 Mar. 2017
Recent Examples of Synonyms for interlining
  1. lining
  2. weaving
  3. packing
  4. cutting in
Noun
  • This occurs when a tear develops in the inner lining of an artery supplying blood to the brain.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
  • Popo would lick her cone ever so gracefully, never dripping or messing up the lining of her magenta lipstick.
    — Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of lining
Verb
  • With a bigger budget from Netflix, Sy and Leterrier leaned further into the show’s superhero-like qualities, expanding its universe beyond the novels of Maurice Leblanc and weaving some futuristic elements.
    — Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 16 Oct. 2026
  • By weaving these stories together, Cuarón used the epic’s themes of exile and separation to provide a fresh take on Hodgson Burnett’s classic novel.
    — Sohini Sarah Pillai, The Conversation, 14 Oct. 2026
Definition of weaving
Noun
  • Pack smarter and travel happier with a set of three packing cubes in beautiful, coordinating Indigo patterns to keep clothes, shoes, accessories and travel items organized and easy to find.
    — ABC News, ABC News, 17 Oct. 2026
  • This 20,000-square-foot campus in Englewood, housed in a former mattress factory, will have much more space for food packing and cold storage.
    — Kathleen Toner, CNN Money, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of packing
Verb
  • As with the Pattern One, the grip ended in a round top nut, which secured the rat-tail tang to the grip, though the fitting was now done by cutting off the tang to length and cutting in the screw to take the nut.
    — David Szondy August 30, New Atlas, 30 Aug. 2026
  • Khvicha Kvaratskhelia is a constant threat cutting in from the left, and if Dembélé features, he will be given the freedom to drift and find pockets of space centrally.
    — Dean Jones, New York Times, 11 Aug. 2026
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