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Definition of 'lace'

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Noun

  1. 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
  2. a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns

Verb

  1. spin or twist together so as to form a cord; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"
       Synonyms: intertwine twine entwine enlace interlace
       Antonyms: untwine
  2. make by braiding or interlacing; "lace a tablecloth"
       Synonyms: braid plait
  3. do lacework; "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral"
  4. draw through eyes or holes; "lace the shoelaces"
       Synonyms: lace up
  5. add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!"
       Synonyms: spike fortify


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