enlace
Americanverb (used with object)
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to interlace; intertwine.
to enlace strands of rope.
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to bind or encircle with or as with a lace or cord.
Vines enlaced the tree.
verb
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to bind or encircle with or as with laces
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to entangle; intertwine
Other Word Forms
- enlacement noun
Etymology
Origin of enlace
1325–75; Middle English enlacen < Old French enlacier. See en- 1, lace
Example Sentences
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Among the many tattoos that enlace her limbs is one of the Bataclan, on her left forearm.
From Seattle Times
The subject of both literary arts, for Maxwell, is the enlacing of human passions in the web of relationships, rules, habits and prejudices that make up what is called society.
From New York Times
After hearing the enlace’s demand to exonerate the allegedly corrupt mayor in Matamoros, the editor on duty rubbed his head trying to contain himself.
From Washington Post
She met the twins wandering disconsolately enlaced along the corridor outside her room.
From Project Gutenberg
"They enlace each other to the back of the garden," replies Pelleas.
From Project Gutenberg
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