interliner en · NOUN · etymology 1
Etymology
From inter- + liner.
Meanings
- A protective layer between an external cover and a filling, especially as a fire barrier.
Forms
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| interliners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
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interliner en · NOUN · etymology 2
Etymology
From interline + -er.
Meanings
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A passenger whose journey involves changing from one airline to another.
Whilst one quarter of Heathrow's traffic in 2001 was composed of interliners, at Manchester less than two and a half per cent of passengers were changing planes the airport^([sic]). Yet both airports serve around 170 destinations worldwide […]
2003, Simon Bishop, Tony Grayling, The Sky's the Limit: Policies for Sustainable Aviation, page 35:
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| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
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| interliners | Number=Plur | lexicographic |