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interlace

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in·ter·lace  (ntr-ls)
v. in·ter·laced, in·ter·lac·ing, in·ter·lac·es
v.tr.
1. To connect by or as if by lacing together; interweave.
2. To intersperse; intermix: interlaced the testimony with half-truths.
v.intr.
To intertwine: "As the earth thaws, numberless little streams are formed to overlap and interlace with one another" (Joyce Carol Oates).

inter·lacement n.

interlace [ˌɪntəˈleɪs]
vb
1. to join together (patterns, fingers, etc.) by crossing, as if woven; intertwine
2. (tr) to mingle or blend in an intricate way
3. (tr; usually foll by with) to change the pattern of; diversify; intersperse to interlace a speech with humour
interlacedly  [ˌɪntəˈleɪsɪdlɪ] adv
interlacement  n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Verb1.interlaceinterlace - spin,wind, or twist together; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"; "intertwined hearts"
distort, twine, twist - form into a spiral shape; "The cord is all twisted"
wreathe, wind - form into a wreath
twine - make by twisting together or intertwining; "twine a rope"
wattle - interlace to form wattle
plash, pleach - interlace the shoots of; "pleach a hedge"
ravel, tangle, knot - tangle or complicate; "a ravelled story"
splice - join by interweaving strands; "Splice the wires"
2.interlace - hold in a locking position; "He locked his hands around her neck"
hold, take hold - have or hold in one's hands or grip; "Hold this bowl for a moment, please"; "A crazy idea took hold of him"
Translations
interlace [ˌɪntəˈleɪs]
A. VTentrelazar
B. VIentrelazarse
interlace
vt threads etcverflechten; (in cloth also) → verweben; cloth (with thread) → durchwirken; fingersverschlingen; (fig) scenes, stylesverflechten
visich ineinander verflechten; (twigs)verschlungen sein


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For delays: give easy access; keep times appointed; go through with that which is in hand, and interlace not business, but of necessity.
These men would set out from Montreal with canoes well stocked with goods, with arms and ammunition, and would make their way up the mazy and wandering rivers that interlace the vast forests of the Canadas, coasting the most remote lakes, and creating new wants and habitudes among the natives.
He could think of no better plan than to interlace the straps and hang them in a chain over his shoulder.
 
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