interference
- n a policy of intervening in the affairs of other countries
- n the act of hindering or obstructing or impeding
- n electrical or acoustic activity that can disturb communication
- n (American football) blocking a player's path with your body
he ran interference for the quarterback - n any obstruction that impedes or is burdensome
interference fringe
- n one of the light or dark bands produced by the interference and diffraction of light
interferometer
- n any measuring instrument that uses interference patterns to make accurate measurements of waves
interferon
- n an antiviral protein produced by cells that have been invaded by a virus; inhibits replication of the virus
interim overhaul
- n an overhaul between the regular times for overhauling
interior decoration
- n decoration consisting of the layout and furnishings of a livable interior
- n the trade of planning the layout and furnishings of an architectural interior
interior decorator
- n a person who specializes in designing architectural interiors and their furnishings
interior department
- n the United States federal department charged with conservation and the development of natural resources; created in 1849
interior design
- n the trade of planning the layout and furnishings of an architectural interior
- n the branch of architecture dealing with the selection and organization of furnishings for an architectural interior
interior designer
- n a person who specializes in designing architectural interiors and their furnishings