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   Lace

   /lās/

   

   noun

   • 1. a fine open fabric, typically one 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 or tangle (things, especially fingers) together: "he laced his fingers together and sat back" Similar entwineintertwinetwineentangleinterweaveinterlinklinkcrisscrossbraidplait
   • ▪ 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 flavor or strength: "he gave us coffee laced with brandy" Similar flavormix (in)blendfortifystrengthenstiffenseasonspice (up)imbueinfuseenrichenlivenliven updoctoradulteratecontaminatedruginformal:spikeboost
   • ▪ give (something) a particular feature or quality: "the script is laced with expletives"
   • 4. hit (something, especially a baseball) hard: US "he laced a double down the first-base line"

   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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2. 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.

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   Check out our lace selection for the very best in unique or custom, handmade pieces from our lace & trim shops.

4. 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, [1] made by machine or by hand. Generally, lace is split into two main categories, needlelace and bobbin lace, [2] : 122 although there are other types of lace, such as knitted or crocheted lace.

5. www.thecreativecurator.com › types-of-laceDifferent Types Of Lace (And How They’re Made)

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   Mar 30, 2021 · Learn about the different types of lace, their uses and how to sew them with this guide to different lace types!

6. www.etsy.com › market › lace_fabricLace Fabric - Etsy

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   Some of the popular lace fabric available on Etsy include: lace fabric by the yard, lace fabric for dress, lace fabric flowers, lace fabric with sequins, lace fabric cotton, and even lace fabric cufflinks.

7. www.britannica.com › art › laceLace | History, Types & Uses | Britannica

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   Lace, ornamental, openwork fabric formed by looping, interlacing, braiding (plaiting), or twisting threads. The dividing line between lace and embroidery, which is an ornamentation added to an already completed fabric, is not easy to draw; a number of laces, such as Limerick and filet lace, can be.

8. www.moodfabrics.com › fashion-fabrics › laceLace Fabric By The Yard | Mood Fabrics

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   Discover the beauty of lace fabric, versatile and elegantly crafted. Dive into crochet, beaded, and embroidered styles for true elegance.