1. a layer of material placed between the outer fabric and lining of a garment to provide structure, warmth, or shape
Usage: sewing; fashion
2. the practice of inserting additional lines of text between existing lines
Usage: printing; typography

Examples

• The tailor added interlining to the jacket collar to make it stand up properly.
• Heavy interlining in the winter coat provided extra insulation.
• The dressmaker used fusible interlining to give the bodice more structure.
• Without proper interlining, the lapels would be too flimsy.
• The printer adjusted the interlining to improve readability.
• Double interlining made the document easier to read and edit.