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lace
(l/eI/s )

noun (n)

  • a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)(noun.artifact)
    Synonym:
    lacing
    source: wordnet30
  • a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns(noun.artifact)
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(noun)
    source: webster1913

verb (v)

  • spin,wind, or twist together(verb.contact)
    source: wordnet30
  • make by braiding or interlacing(verb.creation)
    Example:
    Lace a tablecloth.
    Synonym:
    braid, plait
    source: wordnet30
  • do lacework(verb.creation)
    source: wordnet30
  • draw through eyes or holes(verb.contact)
    Example:
    Lace the shoelaces.
    Synonym:
    lace up
    source: wordnet30
  • add alcohol to (beverages)(verb.change)
    Synonym:
    fortify, spike
    source: wordnet30
  • 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.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace.(verb)
    source: webster1913
  • To twine or draw as a lace; to interlace; to intertwine.(verb)
    source: webster1913
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