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   lace

   /leɪs/

   noun

   • 1. a fine open fabric of cotton or silk, made by looping, twisting, or knitting thread in patterns and used especially for trimming garments: "a dress trimmed in white lace" Similar openworklaceworktattingnettingnettullemeshworkmeshwebbingChantilly laceBrussels lacefishnetfiligreepassementeriebobbinetneedlepoint (lace)point lacefiletbobbin lacepillow laceduchesse laceHoniton laceNottingham laceShetland laceguipurerosaline
   • ▪ braid used for trimming, especially on military dress uniforms: "his generals were covered with gold lace"
   • 2. a cord or leather strip passed through eyelets or hooks on opposite sides of a shoe or garment and then pulled tight and fastened: "brown shoes with laces" Similar shoelacebootlaceshoestringlacingstringcordthongtwinetiearchaic:latchet

   verb

   • 1. fasten or tighten (a shoe or garment) by tying the laces: "he put the shoes on and laced them up" Similar fastendo uptie upsecurebindknottrussOpposite undo
   • ▪ enclose or confine tightly in a garment: "Rosina laced her up tight to show off her neat waist"
   • ▪ (of a garment or shoe) be fastened by means of laces: "the shoes laced at the front"
   • 2. entwine (things, especially fingers) together: "she laced her fingers together" Similar entwineintertwinetwineentangleinterweaveinterlinklinkcriss-crossbraidplait
   • ▪ pass a lace or cord through (a hole): "he laced the twine through the eyelets and pulled it tight"
   • 3. add an ingredient, especially alcohol, to (a drink or dish) to enhance its flavour or strength: "he gave us coffee laced with brandy" Similar flavourmix (in)blendfortifystrengthenstiffenseasonspice (up)imbueinfuseenrichenlivenliven updoctoradulteratecontaminatedruginformal:spikeboost
   • ▪ give (something) a large amount or degree of a feature or quality: "the script is laced with expletives"

   Word Origin Middle English: from Old French laz, las (noun), lacier (verb), based on Latin laqueus ‘noose’ (also an early sense in English). Compare with lasso.

   Scrabble Points: 6

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishLACE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   LACE definition: 1. a decorative cloth made by twisting thin thread in delicate patterns with holes in them: 2. a…. Learn more.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › laceLace Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of LACE is to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets. How to use lace in a sentence.

4. www.dictionary.com › browse › laceLACE Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   noun. a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine. a cord or string for holding or drawing together, as when passed through holes in opposite edges. ornamental cord or braid, especially of gold or silver, used to decorate uniforms, hats, etc. a small amount of alcoholic liquor or other substance added to food or drink.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › laceLace - definition of lace by The Free Dictionary

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   n. 1. A cord or ribbon used to draw and tie together two opposite edges, as of a shoe. 2. A delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern. Also called lacework. 3. Gold or silver braid ornamenting an officer's uniform. v. laced, lac·ing, lac·es. v.tr. 1. To thread a cord through the eyelets or around the hooks of. 2. a.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryLACE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   LACE meaning: 1. a decorative cloth made by twisting thin thread in delicate patterns with holes in them: 2. a…. Learn more.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishLACE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. uncountable noun. Lace is a very delicate cloth which is made with a lot of holes in it. It is made by twisting together very fine threads of cotton to form patterns. She finally found the perfect gown, a beautiful creation trimmed with lace. ...a plain white lace bedspread. Synonyms: netting, net, filigree, tatting More Synonyms of lace.

8. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › laceLace - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   Definitions of lace. noun. a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) synonyms: lacing. see more. verb. draw through eyes or holes. “ lace the shoelaces” synonyms: lace up. see more. verb. spin, wind, or twist together. synonyms: enlace, entwine, interlace, intertwine, twine.

9. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishLACE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   LACE definition: 1. a delicate cloth with patterns of holes: 2. a string used to tie shoes: . Learn more.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitionlace noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage notes...

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    Definition of lace noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

11. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › LaceLace - Wikipedia

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    Lace is a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern, made by machine or by hand. Generally, lace is split into two main categories, needlelace and bobbin lace,: 122 although there are other types of lace, such as knitted or crocheted lace.