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| lace [ layss ] |
noun (plural lac·es) |
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1. delicate fabric with patterned holes: a delicate fabric made by weaving cotton, silk, or a synthetic yarn in a pattern that leaves small holes between the threads
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often used before a noun
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  a lace shawl
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2. cord used to tie edges together: a long cord that is used to tie two parts of a garment, shoe, or boot together and is threaded through holes or round hooks
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3. braid on military uniforms: ornamental gold or silver braid used on military officers' uniforms and hats
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transitive verb (past and past participle laced, present participle lac·ing, 3rd person present singular lac·es) |
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1. fasten something with laces: to tie the edges of something with holes or hooks together by threading laces through the holes or around the hooks, pulling the edges close, and knotting the laces
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2. pass lace through holes: to thread a lace or cord through holes or around hooks
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3. add alcohol to drink: to add a small amount of alcohol or a drug to a drink or to food
eggnog laced with rum
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4. add small amount to something: to add an amount of something to something else to enhance it
an intelligent article laced with wit
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5. streak something with different color: to mark something with streaks of a different color
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6. intertwine something: to intertwine something with something else
laced her fingers together
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7. add lace to something: to decorate or trim something with lace
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8. beat somebody: to beat or thrash somebody
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informal
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| [12th century. < Old French laz "net, string" < Latin laqueus "noose"] |
