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Interlace

/ˌɪn.təˈleɪs/ · noun

Meaning

(visual arts) A decorative element found especially in early medieval art.

Definitions by Sense

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

Example Sentences

Hiberno-Saxon interlace patterns
to interlace wires
The opportunity was also taken to remove one of the few examples of gauntleted tracks in this country, interlacing the down fast and slow lines over the bridge.
interlacing branches

Synonyms for interlace

interthreadintertwineinterweavebetwinebraidentwistentwineinterlaceintertwistlacelockraddleruddletwinetwistinterlockenlace

Antonyms for interlace

untwine

Related Words

lockinterlockenlacelaceentwineintertwinetwinechainednestedweaveinterleavingzoomorphicsequencecross-linkedcrosscross-referenceinterleavedinterwoveninterlardinginterlacer

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does interlace mean?

Interlace means (visual arts) A decorative element found especially in early medieval art.

What is a synonym for interlace?

Common synonyms include interthread, intertwine, interweave, betwine.

What is the opposite of interlace?

Possible antonyms include untwine.

How do you use interlace in a sentence?

Hiberno-Saxon interlace patterns

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