interlace

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. verb spin,wind, or twist together
  2. verb hold in a locking position

Etymology

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

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Synonyms

intertwine, twine, entwine, enlace, lace

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