Interlace
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɪn.təˈleɪs/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Interlace is a noun meaning (visual arts) A decorative element found especially in early medieval art.
Meaning
(visual arts) A decorative element found especially in early medieval art.
More Meanings
- (electronics) A technique of improving the picture quality of a video signal primarily on CRT devices without consuming extra bandwidth.
- (transitive) To cross one with another.
- To mingle; to blend.
- (intransitive) To cross one another as if woven together; to intertwine; to blend intricately.
Example Sentences
to interlace wires
interlacing branches
Hiberno-Saxon interlace patterns
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.
Word Forms
- interlaces
- interlacing
- interlaced
Synonyms for interlace
Depending on context, synonyms include interthread, intertwine, interweave, betwine, braid, entwist.
Antonyms for interlace
Common opposites include untwine.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include lock, interlock, enlace, lace, entwine, intertwine.
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