lace

Definitions

1. 1noun

   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.

2. 2noun

   A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net.

3. 3noun

   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.

4. 4noun

   Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage.

5. 5transitive verb

   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.

6. 6transitive verb

   To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver.

7. 7transitive verb

   To beat; to lash; to make stripes on.

8. 8transitive verb

   To add spirits to (a beverage).

9. 9intransitive verb

   To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace.

10. 10noun

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

11. 11noun

    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
12. 12verb

    add alcohol to (beverages)

    "the punch is spiked!"

    Synonyms

    fortifyspike
13. 13verb

    spin,wind, or twist together

    "intertwine the ribbons"

    "Twine the threads into a rope"

    Synonyms

    enlaceentwineinterlaceintertwinetwine
14. 14verb

    draw through eyes or holes

    "lace the shoelaces"

15. 15verb

    do lacework

    "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral"

16. 16verb

    make by braiding or interlacing

    "lace a tablecloth"

    Synonyms

    braidplait