Meaning & Definition of Lace in English
English⟶
Lace
/les/
noun
1. A cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
synonym:
- lace,
- lacing
2. A delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
synonym:
- lace
verb
1. Spin,wind, or twist together
- "Intertwine the ribbons"
- "Twine the threads into a rope"
- "Intertwined hearts"
synonym:
- intertwine,
- twine,
- entwine,
- enlace,
- interlace,
- lace
2. Make by braiding or interlacing
- "Lace a tablecloth"
synonym:
- braid,
- lace,
- plait
3. Do lacework
- "The flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral"
synonym:
- lace
4. Draw through eyes or holes
- "Lace the shoelaces"
synonym:
- lace,
- lace up
5. Add alcohol to (beverages)
- "The punch is spiked!"
synonym:
- spike,
- lace,
- fortify
Examples of using
Ireland is famous for lace.