in|ter|lace

in|ter|lace
in|ter|lace «verb. IHN tuhr LAYS; noun. IHN tuhr LAYS», verb, -laced, -lac|ing, noun.
–v.t.
1. to arrange (threads, strips, or branches) so that they go over and under each other; weave together; intertwine: »

Baskets are made by interlacing reeds or fibers.

2. Figurative. to give variety to; intersperse: »

meadows interlaced with streams.

–v.i.
to cross each other over and under; mingle together in an intricate manner: »

The branches of the trees interlaced above the path. The pilot looked down on interlacing roads and streams.

–n.
an ornament of thread, ribbon, or the like, woven together in an intricate pattern.

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  • interlace — in•ter•lace [[t]ˌɪn tərˈleɪs, ˈɪn tərˌleɪs[/t]] v. laced, lac•ing 1) to cross one another as if woven together; intertwine: Their hands interlaced[/ex] 2) to unite or arrange (threads, strips, parts, etc.) so as to intercross one another, passing …   From formal English to slang

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