Tikibu: pronunciation dictionary with use examples

Word: interwoven
IPA transcription: [,ɪntɚw'oʊvən]
adverb meaning of the word
  • Synonyms: interlacing, interlinking, interlocking, interwoven
    Meaning: linked or locked closely together as by dovetailing
Usage examples
  • The conclusion is, that there must be interwoven, in the frame of the government, a general power of taxation, in one shape or another.
  • The Romans, of both sexes, spent a great deal of time at the baths; which at first, perhaps, were interwoven with their religion, but at last were only considered as refinements in luxury.
  • The tragedy is interwoven with the history of the trans-Alleghany border; and schoolboys have in many lands and tongues recited the pathetic defense of the poor Mingo, who, more sinned against than sinning, was crushed in the inevitable struggle between savagery and civilization. "Who is there to mourn for Logan?"
  • Lovely was the maid of Pohja, Famed on land, on water peerless, On the arch of air high-seated, Brightly shining on the rainbow, Clad in robes of dazzling lustre, Clad in raiment white and shining. There she wove a golden fabric, Interwoven all with silver, And her shuttle was all golden, And her comb was all of silver.