The Meaning of 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.
• (n.) A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net.
• (n.) 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.
• (n.) Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage.
• (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.
• (v. t.) To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver.
• (v. t.) To beat; to lash; to make stripes on.
• (v. t.) To add spirits to (a beverage).
• (v. i.) To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace.

Synonyms

lacing , intertwine , twine , entwine , enlace , interlace , braid , plait , lace up , spike , fortify

Antonyms

untwine

Rhymes

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