1. to bind or encircle with or as if with a cord or rope
Usage: formal; literary
2. to embrace or hold closely
Usage: formal; literary

Examples

• The vines enlaced the old stone wall.
• She enlaced her arms around his neck.
• The rope enlaced the bundle tightly.
• Their fingers enlaced as they walked.
• The branches enlaced overhead, forming a natural canopy.
• He enlaced the package with ribbon.