interlacement

in·ter·lace

I i

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [in-ter-leys, in-ter-leys]
- /ˌɪn tərˈleɪs, ˈɪn tərˌleɪs/
- /ˌɪn.tə.ˈleɪ.smənt/

Definitions of interlacement word

verb without object interlacement to cross one another, typically passing alternately over and under, as if woven together; intertwine: Their hands interlaced. 1
verb with object interlacement to unite or arrange (threads, strips, parts, branches, etc.) so as to intercross one another, passing alternately over and under; intertwine. 1
verb with object interlacement to mingle; blend. 1
verb with object interlacement to diversify, as with threads woven in. 1
verb with object interlacement to intersperse; intermingle: She interlaced her lecture on Schubert with some of his songs. 1
noun interlacement The act of interlacing, or the state of being interlaced. 1

before 1325

One of the 16% oldest English words

1325-75; inter- + lace; replacing Middle English entrelacen < Middle French en-trelacer

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 90% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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