interline

/ˌɪntərˈlaɪn/

Definitions

1. verb

to insert a line or lines between the lines of printed or written matter

“The editor interlined the entire document to improve its readability.”

2. noun

a line or space inserted between the lines of printed or written matter

“The interline spacing made it easier to read the dense text.”

3. noun

a space or line between two or more lines of poetry or verse

“The poet carefully chose the interline to separate the stanzas.”

4. noun

a line or space inserted between two or more lines of music

“The composer added an interline to separate the two melodic lines.”

Synonyms

  • interstice
  • interstices

Antonyms

  • solid line