Refine this word faster

Stronger alternatives Opposite tone Use in context Cross-language nuance

Interlace

//ˈɪn.tɚ.leɪs// noun, verb

Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    A decorative element found especially in early medieval art countable, uncountable

    "Hiberno-Saxon interlace patterns"

  2. 2
    A technique of improving the picture quality of a video signal primarily on CRT devices without consuming extra bandwidth. countable, uncountable
Verb
  1. 1
    To cross one with another. transitive

    "to interlace wires"

  2. 2
    spin, wind, or twist together wordnet
  3. 3
    To mingle; to blend.
  4. 4
    hold in a locking position wordnet
  5. 5
    To cross one another as if woven together; to intertwine; to blend intricately. intransitive

    "interlacing branches"

Etymology

Etymology 1

From Middle English entrelacen, from Anglo-Norman entrelacer, from Old French inter- + lacer (“weave”).

Etymology 2

From Middle English entrelacen, from Anglo-Norman entrelacer, from Old French inter- + lacer (“weave”).

See also for "interlace"

Synonyms Antonyms Rhymes Sentences Translate Word Type Pronunciation Word Forms

Next best steps

Find stronger synonymsSee usage examplesCheck pronunciation

Mini challenge

Unscramble this word: interlace