interlace

verb

in·​ter·​lace ˌin-tər-ˈlās 

interlaced; interlacing; interlaces

transitive verb

1

: to unite by or as if by lacing together : interweave

2

: to vary by alternation or intermixture : intersperse

narrative interlaced with anecdotes

intransitive verb

: to cross one another as if woven together : intertwine

interlacement

ˌin-tər-ˈlās-mənt 

noun

Synonyms

• enlace
• entwine
• implicate [archaic]
• intertwine
• intertwist
• interweave
• inweave
• lace
• ply
• twist
• weave
• wreathe
• writhe

Examples of interlace in a Sentence

Interlace the branches and bend them into a circle.

The vines interlaced with each other.

Recent Examples on the Web

Cutler, who conducts the documentary’s single talking-head interview with its subject, interlaces it with plenty of archival footage. —Constance Grady, Vox, 4 Nov. 2024

The top featured an interlacing satin design, while the black taffeta skirt followed a sheath silhouette. —Chiara Kim, People.com, 25 Oct. 2024

And to interlace Korean pop music sensibility and Rose committed to it. —Dessi Gomez, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2024

Rub between each finger by interlacing your fingers and scrubbing with soap and water.4 Your fingernails can also harbor dirt and bacteria, so take a moment to scrub under them. —Sarah Jividen, Verywell Health, 9 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

Middle English entrelacen, from Anglo-French entrelacer, from entre- inter- + lacer to lace

First Known Use

14th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Kids Definition

interlace

verb

in·​ter·​lace ˌint-ər-ˈlās 

: to unite or cross by or as if by lacing together : interweave

interlaced fibers

interlacing branches

interlacement

-ˈlā-smənt 

noun