interlace

verb
UK: /ˌɪntəˈleɪs/
US: /ˌɪntərˈleɪs/

  1. To join things together by crossing them over each other.

    1. She likes to interlace the yarn to make something new.
    2. The artist will interlace different materials to create a unique sculpture.

  2. To mix or weave something through or into something else, often in a complicated or decorative way.

    1. We interlace ribbons in her hair for the dance.
    2. The author interlace themes of love and loss throughout the entire novel.

Synonyms

braid entwine weave intertwine knit plait cross tangle
interlace intransitive-verb

  1. To be connected or related in a complex way.

    1. Our lives interlace more than we know.
    2. The stories of the characters interlace unexpectedly in the second act.
interlace adjective

  1. Decorated or linked together with threads or strands that cross over each other.

    1. Look at the interlace design on the old book.
    2. The Celtic knot is a famous example of interlace patterns in art.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "interlace" in English means: To join things together by crossing them over each other., To mix or weave something through or into something else, often in a complicated or decorative way..

The phonetic transcription of "interlace" is /ˌɪntəˈleɪs/ in British English and /ˌɪntərˈleɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "interlace": braid, entwine, weave, intertwine, knit, plait, cross, tangle.

Example usage of "interlace": "She likes to interlace the yarn to make something new.". More examples on the page.