Definition of Lace
Lace
lace
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(noun)
an open-textured fabric made by twisting, looping, and weaving fine threads together, typically used as a decorative element on clothing and furnishings;
e.g. The dress had lace on the edges of the sleeves and neck.
(noun)
a string or cord that is looped through the two sides of a shoe or a piece of clothing and pulled to draw them together;
e.g. She pulled the lace of her shoes and tied it firmly.
(verb)
to tighten a shoe or a piece of clothing by pulling together and fastening strings looped through either side of it;
e.g. I helped her to lace up her dress before the party.
(verb)
to loop, tangle, or entwine things together, for example to link fingers together or to pass a string or cord through a hole;
e.g. I like to lace my fingers with his while walking. She tried to lace the ribbon through the hole.
(verb)
to add some element or quality to something, for example to add some ingredient to a dish or drink for flavor;
e.g. He tried to lace his speech with jokes so that the audience wouldn't get bored. You can lace the salad with more lemon juice before serving.
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