1. Noun
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.
2. Noun
A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net.
3. Noun
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.
4. Noun
Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage.
5. Verb
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.
6. Verb
To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver.
7. Verb
To beat; to lash; to make stripes on.
8. Verb
To add spirits to (a beverage).
9. Verb
To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace.
10. Noun
a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
Vocabulary classified under Academic vocabulary
11. Verb
do lacework; "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral"
Vocabulary classified under Art and design
12. Verb
make by braiding or interlacing; "lace a tablecloth"
Vocabulary classified under Art and design
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