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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.

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   Learn the origin, usage, and synonyms of the word lace as a verb and a noun. Find examples of lace in sentences, phrases, and related articles.

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

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   Learn the meaning of lace as a material, a string and a verb, with examples of usage and pronunciation. Find out how to say lace in different languages, such as Chinese, Spanish and Portuguese.

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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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   Lace is a cord or ribbon used to tie or fasten something, or a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern. Learn more about the different types, uses, and meanings of lace from various sources and dictionaries.

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.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word lace, from a delicate cloth with holes to a verb meaning to add alcohol or drugs to something. See synonyms, pronunciation, examples and grammar tips.

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.