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lace

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verb

ˈlās How to pronounce lace (audio)
laced; lacing

transitive verb

1
: to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets
laces her fingers behind her head
2
: to draw or pass (something, such as a lace) through something (such as eyelets)
3
: to confine or compress by tightening laces of a garment
4
a
: to adorn with or as if with lace
the surrounding countryside was laced with villages and hamlets L. C. Heinemann
b
: to mark with streaks of color
5
: beat, lash
6
a
: to add a dash of liquor to
b
: to add something to impart pungency, savor, or zest to
a sauce laced with garlic
conversation laced with sarcasm
c
: to adulterate with a substance
laced a guard's coffee with a sedative

intransitive verb

1
: to admit of being tied or fastened with a lace
2
: to make a verbal attack
—usually used with into
his boss laced into him for being late
lacer noun

lace

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noun

1
: a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe)
2
: an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms
3
: an openwork usually figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments
laced
ˈlāst How to pronounce lace (audio)
adjective
laceless
ˈlās-ləs How to pronounce lace (audio)
adjective
lacelike
ˈlās-ˌlīk How to pronounce lace (audio)
adjective

Synonyms

Verb

Noun

Example Sentences

Verb a dress that laces in the back the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth Noun I need new laces for these shoes. She wore lace on her wedding gown.
Recent Examples on the Web
Verb
People are undertaking marathons again en masse, but rather than using that fact to fuel self-loathing, lace up some chunky sneakers yourself. Wsj Off Duty Editors, WSJ, 10 Sep. 2022 There’s the treadmill and the gym, sure, but both are costly, and completely eliminate the dose of fresh air, nature, and change of scenery that makes many people want to lace up outdoors in the first place. Christa Sgobba, SELF, 8 Sep. 2022 Barlow was one of the last players out, taking his time to lace up his once-white cleats. Courtney Tanner, The Salt Lake Tribune, 6 Sep. 2022 If there’s any hip-hop artist who can perfectly lace his vocals with pop music it’s Myke Towers, and this collaboration is proof of that. Billboard Staff, Billboard, 6 Sep. 2022 Use a dark shade of taupe on the walls for a cozy, enveloping effect, or lace the color into the scheme with elegant pleated curtains and a matching upholstered armchair or tufted headboard. Sophie Flaxman, Better Homes & Gardens, 29 Aug. 2022 Lacking access to other means, shepherds will lace a snow leopard kill with rudimentary poisons like flea powder or insecticides, knowing that the cats will return later to feed. Ben Ayers, Outside Online, 27 July 2022 Optical fibers were in hot demand as telecom companies rushed to lace the globe with voice and data networks. James R. Hagerty, WSJ, 18 Aug. 2022 Be ready to lace up your shoes and grab your water bottles for the 64th annual Labor Day Mackinac Bridge Walk, scheduled for Sept. 5. Navya Gupta, Detroit Free Press, 6 July 2022
Noun
The star also wore lace-up boots and a mix of gold jewelry by Tiffany & Co., de GRISOGONO and David Webb. Ariana Quihuiz, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 The Marry Me actress also appears to have changed into a strapless number with long lace sleeves for part of the night, which included a selfie with her groom. Quinci Legardye, Harper's BAZAAR, 17 July 2022 The ivory gown’s lace sleeves and V-neck bodice included floral details of rose, thistle, daffodil, and shamrock—flowers that represent the four regions of the United Kingdom—as well as a nine-foot train. Elise Taylor, Vogue, 14 July 2022 Billie Eilish wore a Gucci gown in the prettiest shade of light sage green with sheer lace sleeves, a silky cream skirt that gathered in the front, a paneled corset — all made entirely from pre-existing materials. Seventeen, 4 May 2022 Gaga leaned into a bombshell aesthetic, wearing a yellow and black Gucci dress with sheer lace sleeves and a bodice cutout. ELLE, 14 Mar. 2022 The black one-piece featured lace, gemstones and bright red embellishments throughout. Jessica Booth, Peoplemag, 26 Aug. 2022 All of it requires great quantities of lace, mesh, gauze, and tulle, which should be of benefit to Sophie Hallette and other fine lacemakers. Christina Binkley, Town & Country, 23 Aug. 2022 For the ceremony, Lopez wore a white, lace, off-the-shoulder Zuhair Murad bridal gown with long sleeves, a sweetheart neckline, corset bodice and fishtail train. Shafiq Najib, PEOPLE.com, 18 July 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

Verb

Middle English, from Anglo-French lacer, from Latin laqueare to ensnare, from laqueus

Noun

Middle English, from Anglo-French lace, laz, from Latin laqueus snare

First Known Use

Verb

13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1

Noun

14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of lace was in the 13th century

Phrases Containing lace

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