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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.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.

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

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   1. To thread a cord through the eyelets or around the hooks of. 2. a. To draw together and tie the laces of. b. To restrain or constrict by tightening laces, especially of a corset. 3. To pull or pass through; intertwine: lace garlands through a trellis. 4. To trim or decorate with or as if with lace. 5. a.

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

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   lace noun (STRING) [ C usually plural ] a string that you use to fasten openings, especially in shoes, by putting it through two lines of small holes and tying the ends together: Your shoe laces are undone. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Shoes.

5. en.m.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.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionaryLACE definition in American English | Collins English Dictionary

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   6 days ago · 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 decorative patterns. She finally found the perfect gown, a beautiful creation trimmed with lace. Synonyms: netting, net, filigree, tatting More Synonyms of lace. 2. countable noun.

7. www.dictionary.com › browse › Lacers&Lace Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   Lace definition, a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine. See more.

8. www.britannica.com › dictionary › laceLace Definition & Meaning | Britannica Dictionary

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   LACE meaning: 1 : a cord or string used for tying or holding things together; 2 : shoelace.