lace (n.)

  1. a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

    [ Syn: lacing ]

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

    lace (v.)

  1. spin, wind, or twist together; intertwine the ribbons; Twine the threads into a rope; intertwined hearts

    [ Syn: intertwine , twine , entwine , enlace , interlace ]

  2. make by braiding or interlacing; lace a tablecloth

    [ Syn: braid , plait ]

  3. do lacework; The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral'

  4. draw through eyes or holes; lace the shoelaces

    [ Syn: lace up ]

  5. add alcohol to (beverages); the punch is spiked!

    [ Syn: spike , fortify ]

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