Lace

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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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