interlace

/,intə'leis/
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interlace

He carefully interlaced his fingers while thinking.

Definition
  1. Verb:
    • To join or be joined by weaving or twisting together: To connect two or more long, thin, flexible objects by crossing them over and under each other.
    • To mix or blend together in a complex way: To combine different elements, patterns, or strands so they are intricately connected.
Usage
  • Basic Usage: The verb "interlace" describes the physical action of weaving strands together or the figurative action of combining ideas or elements.
    • The basket maker will interlace the reeds to form a strong base.
    • The film's plot interlaces three separate stories.
  • Common Constructions: It is often used with objects like , , , , or . It can be used in both active ("She interlaced the ribbons") and passive ("The themes are interlaced") voices.
Examples
Advanced Usage
  • "to interlace with": To become connected or mixed with something else.
    • In this region, commercial and residential zones interlace with each other.
  • Technical/Computing Usage: In video technology, "interlace" refers to a scanning technique where odd and even lines of an image are displayed alternately to create a complete frame.
    • Older CRT televisions typically used an interlaced scan format.
Variants and Related Words
  • Interlaced (adjective): Describes something that has been woven or combined together.
    • The design featured interlaced Celtic knots.
  • Interlacing (noun/gerund): The process or result of interlacing.
    • The interlacing of the melodies created a beautiful harmony.
Synonyms
  • Intertwine: To twist or be twisted together.
  • Weave: To form fabric by interlacing threads.
  • Entwine: To wind or twist together.
  • Braid: To weave three or more strands together.
Antonyms
  • Separate: To cause to move or be apart.
  • Disentangle: To free from entanglement.
  • Untwist: To reverse the action of twisting.
Related Phrases and Idioms
  • Interlaced fingers: A common gesture where the fingers of two hands are woven together.
    • They sat with interlaced fingers, not saying a word.
interlace

He carefully interlaced his fingers while thinking.

Verb
  1. hold in a locking position
    • He locked his hands around her neck
  2. spin,wind, or twist together
    • intertwine the ribbons
    • Twine the threads into a rope
    • intertwined hearts

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