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Meaning of 'lace' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Lace [ n.]
- That which binds or holds, especially by being interwoven; a string, cord, or band, usually one passing through eyelet or other holes, and used in drawing and holding together parts of a garment, of a shoe, of a machine belt, etc.
- A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net.
- A fabric of fine threads of linen, silk, cotton, etc., often ornamented with figures; a delicate tissue of thread, much worn as an ornament of dress.
- Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage.
2 . Lace [ v. i.]
- To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace.
3 . Lace [ v. t.]
- To fasten with a lace; to draw together with a lace passed through eyelet holes; to unite with a lace or laces, or, figuratively. with anything resembling laces.
- To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver.
- To beat; to lash; to make stripes on.
- To add spirits to (a beverage).

Meaning of 'lace' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . lace [ v]
Meaning (1):
- spin, wind, or twist together
Example in sentence:
  • intertwine the ribbons;
  • intertwined hearts;
  • Twine the threads into a rope
Meaning (2):
- make by braiding or interlacing
Example in sentence:
  • lace a tablecloth
Meaning (3):
- draw through eyes or holes
Example in sentence:
  • lace the shoelaces
Meaning (4):
- do lacework
Example in sentence:
  • The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral
Meaning (5):
- add alcohol to (beverages)
Example in sentence:
  • the punch is spiked!

Nearby Words:

lac lacashire boiler lacasterian laccic laccin laccolite laccolith lace-bark lace-winged laced

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