interlace
/ˈin.tɚ.leɪs/ · in·ter·lace
noun
- A decorative, intertwined pattern often found in early medieval art, especially in Celtic and Anglo‑Saxon manuscripts. The illuminated manuscript featured intricate interlace bordering the text.
- A video processing technique that combines alternating lines of successive frames to improve perceived picture quality, originally used with CRT displays. The old television used interlace to smooth motion without increasing bandwidth.
verb
- To cross one thing with another, especially to weave them together. She interlaced the vines to form a living fence.
- To mingle or blend together. The flavors interlace beautifully in the stew.
- To intertwine as if woven, creating an intricate pattern. The branches interlace overhead, forming a natural canopy.
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Did you know? The term “interlace” was popularized in early computer graphics to describe the way CRT monitors refreshed alternating lines, a technique still referenced in modern video standards.