Lace
Definition of Lace
Pronunciation: lās | n. | 1. | 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. | A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net. | | 3. | 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. | Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage. | | v. t. | 1. | 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. | | 2. | To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver. | | 3. | To beat; to lash; to make stripes on. | | 4. | To add something to (a food or beverage) so as to impart flavor, pungency, or some special quality; as, to lace a punch with alcohol; to lace the Kool-Aid with LSD. | | 5. | To twine or draw as a lace; to interlace; to intertwine. | | v. i. | 1. | To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace. |
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