'Lace' definitions:

Definition of 'lace'

(from WordNet)
noun
A cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) [syn: lace, lacing]
noun
A delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
verb
Spin,wind, or twist together; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"; "intertwined hearts" [syn: intertwine, twine, entwine, enlace, interlace, lace] [ant: untwine]
verb
Make by braiding or interlacing; "lace a tablecloth" [syn: braid, lace, plait]
verb
Do lacework; "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral"
verb
Draw through eyes or holes; "lace the shoelaces" [syn: lace, lace up]
verb
Add alcohol to (beverages); "the punch is spiked!" [syn: spike, lace, fortify]

Definition of 'Lace'

From: GCIDE
  • Lace \Lace\ (l[=a]s), n. [OE. las, OF. laz, F. lacs, dim. lacet, fr. L. laqueus noose, snare; prob. akin to lacere to entice. Cf. Delight, Elicit, Lasso, Latchet.]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • His hat hung at his back down by a lace. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • For striving more, the more in laces strong Himself he tied. --Spenser. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net. [Obs.] --Fairfax. [1913 Webster]
  • Vulcanus had caught thee [Venus] in his lace. --Chaucer. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [1913 Webster]
  • Our English dames are much given to the wearing of costly laces. --Bacon. [1913 Webster]
  • 4. Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage. [Old Slang] --Addison. [1913 Webster]
  • Alen[,c]on lace, a kind of point lace, entirely of needlework, first made at Alen[,c]on in France, in the 17th century. It is very durable and of great beauty and cost.
  • Bone lace, Brussels lace, etc. See under Bone, Brussels, etc.
  • Gold lace, or Silver lace, lace having warp threads of silk, or silk and cotton, and a weft of silk threads covered with gold (or silver), or with gilt.
  • Lace leather, thin, oil-tanned leather suitable for cutting into lacings for machine belts.
  • Lace lizard (Zool.), a large, aquatic, Australian lizard (Hydrosaurus giganteus), allied to the monitors.
  • Lace paper, paper with an openwork design in imitation of lace.
  • Lace piece (Shipbuilding), the main piece of timber which supports the beak or head projecting beyond the stem of a ship.
  • Lace pillow, and Pillow lace. See under Pillow. [1913 Webster]

Definition of 'Lace'

From: GCIDE
  • Lace \Lace\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. Laced ([=a]st); p. pr. & vb. n. Lacing.]
  • 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. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • When Jenny's stays are newly laced. --Prior. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver. --Shak. [1913 Webster]
  • 3. To beat; to lash; to make stripes on. [Colloq.] [1913 Webster]
  • I'll lace your coat for ye. --L'Estrange. [1913 Webster]
  • 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. [Old Slang] [1913 Webster +PJC]
  • 5. To twine or draw as a lace; to interlace; to intertwine. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]
  • The Gond . . . picked up a trail of the Karela, the vine that bears the bitter wild gourd, and laced it to and fro across the temple door. --Kipling. [Webster 1913 Suppl.]

Definition of 'Lace'

From: GCIDE
  • Lace \Lace\, v. i. To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace. [1913 Webster]

Synonyms of 'lace'

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