en·lace

(ĕn-lās′) also in·lace (ĭn-)

tr.v. en·laced, en·lac·ing, en·lac·es also in·laced or in·lac·ing or in·lac·es

1. To wrap or wind about with or as if with a lace or laces; encircle.

2. To interlace; entwine.

en·lace′ment n.

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