English Explanatory Dictionary

interlace

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A decorative element found especially in early medieval art
  2. A technique of improving the picture quality of a video signal primarily on CRT devices without consuming extra bandwidth.
verb
  1. To cross one with another.
  2. To mingle; to blend.
  3. To cross one another as if woven together; to intertwine; to blend intricately.

Pronunciation

/ˌɪn.təˈleɪs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-interlace.wav /ˈɪn.tɚ.leɪs/ /ˌɪn.tɚˈleɪs/

Word forms

interlace interlaces interlacing interlaced

Etymology

From Middle English entrelacen, from Anglo-Norman entrelacer, from Old French inter- + lacer (“weave”).

Synonyms

interthread intertwine interweave betwine braid entwist entwine interlace intertwist lace lock raddle ruddle twine twist

Derived words

deinterlace disinterlace interlaced interlacement interlacer interlacing reinterlace
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