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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.

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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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   noun. a delicate decorative fabric made from cotton, silk, etc, woven in an open web of different symmetrical patterns and figures. a cord or string drawn through holes or eyelets or around hooks to fasten a shoe or garment. ornamental braid often used on military uniforms, etc. a dash of spirits added to a beverage. verb.

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.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.

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

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   Define lace. lace synonyms, lace pronunciation, lace translation, English dictionary definition of lace. 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...

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. www.yourdictionary.com › laceLace Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Lace Definition. A string, ribbon, etc. used to draw together and fasten the parts of a shoe, corset, etc. by being drawn through eyelets or over hooks. A delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern. An ornamental braid of gold or silver, for trimming uniforms, hats, etc.

10. 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.

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

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    [countable] a long thin piece of material like string that goes through the holes on a shoe and is used to fasten it. Your laces are undone. Extra Examples. Word Origin. See lace in the Oxford Advanced American Dictionary. Check pronunciation: lace. Definition of lace noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary.