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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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   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.

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

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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.

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

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   Lace is a netlike ornamental fabric, a cord or string, or a verb meaning to fasten, add, or mark with lace. Learn more about the origin, history, and usage of lace with examples and synonyms.

5. 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.

6. 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.

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

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word lace, from a delicate fabric with holes to a cord or string for fastening. Find synonyms, pronunciation, grammar, and examples of lace in different contexts.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishMeaning of lace – Learner’s Dictionary - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Lace is a noun that can mean a delicate cloth with patterns of holes or a string used to tie shoes. Learn how to use lace in different contexts and see translations in other languages.