lace1 nounlace2 verb
lacelace1 /leɪs/ ●○○ noun 
Word OriginWORD ORIGINlace1
ExamplesOrigin:
1100-1200 Old French laz ‘net, string’, from Latin laqueus ‘trap’EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
word sets- a lace wedding veil
- I was very pleased with the result and my friend thought it looked like fashion lace.
- It is possible to knit a bias strip of mesh lace to use as a collar.
- My arms and chest exploded with tiny laces of pain when I moved the weights the way he instructed me.
WORD SETS► Clothes
Collocationsanorak, nounarm, nounascot, nounBabygro, nounbalaclava, nounbandanna, nounbaseball cap, nounbasque, nounbathing cap, nounbathing costume, nounbathing suit, nounbathing trunks, nounbathrobe, nounbath towel, nounbeachwear, nounbeading, nounbeanie, nounbearskin, nounbell-bottoms, nounbelt, nounbelted, adjectiveberet, nounbespoke, adjectivebib, nounbikini, nounblack-tie, adjectiveblazer, nounblouse, nounblue jeans, nounboa, nounbobble, nounbobble hat, nounbobby socks, nounbodice, nounbody, nounbody stocking, nounbody suit, nounboiler suit, nounbolero, nounbolo tie, nounbomber jacket, nounbonnet, nounboob tube, nounboot, nounbootee, nounbootlace, nounbottom, nounboxer shorts, nounbra, nounbraid, nounbrassiere, nounbreeches, nounbritches, nounbrogue, nounBurberry, business suit, nounbustle, nouncaftan, nouncagoule, nouncamiknickers, nouncamisole, nouncap, nouncape, nouncardigan, nouncare label, nouncarpet slipper, nouncassock, nouncast-offs, nouncasual, adjectivecat suit, nounchemise, nounchinos, nounchinstrap, nouncloak, nouncloche, nounclog, nouncloth cap, nouncoat, nouncoattails, nouncocked hat, nouncony, nouncoonskin, adjectivecope, nouncorset, nouncourt shoe, nouncouture, nouncowboy hat, nouncowl, nouncowl neck, nouncrew neck, nouncrinoline, nouncuff, nounculottes, nouncummerbund, nouncut, noundeck shoe, noundeerstalker, noundelicates, nounderby, noundicky, noundinner jacket, noundog collar, noundonkey jacket, noundouble-breasted, adjectivedoublet, noundrainpipe trousers, noundrawstring, noundress, noundressing gown, noundress shirt, noundress uniform, noundrip-dry, adjectivedry-clean, verbdry cleaner's, nounduffel coat, noundungarees, nounduster, nounearmuffs, nounelbow, nounensemble, nounespadrille, nounevening dress, nounfalsies, nounfashion, nounfashion show, nounfastener, nounfeather boa, nounfeathered, adjectivefez, nounfishnet stockings, nounfitting, nounfitting room, nounflannel, nounflannelette, nounflat, adjectiveflat cap, nounfleece, nounflip-flops, nounflipper, nounfloor-length, adjectiveflounce, nounflounced, adjectivefly, nounfootwear, nounformal, nounfox, nounfray, verbfrilly, adjectivefrock, nounfrock coat, nounfull, adjectivefull dress, nounfur, nounfuzz, noungabardine, noungaiter, noungaloshes, noungarment, noungarter, noungarter belt, noungather, verbgather, noungathering, noungauntlet, noungear, noungetup, noungirdle, nounglove, noungloved, adjectivegown, noungreatcoat, nounG-string, noungumboot, noungusset, noungym shoe, noungymslip, nounhaberdasher, nounhaberdashery, nounhalter, nounhand-me-down, nounhanger, nounhankie, nounhard-wearing, adjectivehat, nounhatpin, nounhatter, nounheadband, nounheaddress, nounheadscarf, nounhem, nounhem, verbhemline, nounhip pocket, nounhobnailed, adjectivehomburg, nounhooded, adjectivehook and eye, nounhose, nounhosiery, nounhot pants, nounhousecoat, nouninformal, adjectiveinsole, nouninstep, nouniron, nouniron, verbironing, nounjackboot, nounjacket, nounjammies, nounjeans, nounjerkin, nounjersey, nounJockey shorts, nounjockstrap, nounjodhpurs, nounjogging suit, nounjumper, nounjumpsuit, nounkaftan, nounkerchief, nounkhakis, nounkilt, nounkimono, nounknee breeches, nounknickerbockers, nounknickers, nounlace, nounlace-up, nounlapel, nounleg, nounleggings, nounleotard, nounlinen, nounloafer, nounloincloth, nounlong, adjectivelong johns, nounlounge suit, nounlow, adjectivelow-cut, adjectiveLycra, nounmac, nounmackintosh, nounmantle, nounmasquerade, nounmatinée jacket, nounmenswear, nounmilliner, nounmillinery, nounmini, nounminiskirt, nounmink, nounmitt, nounmitten, nounmob cap, nounmoccasin, nounmoleskin, nounmonogram, nounmoon boot, nounmorning coat, nounmorning dress, nounmorning suit, nounmourning, nounmuff, nounmuffler, nounmukluks, nounmule, nounmuu-muu, nounname-tape, nounnational costume, nounnational dress, nounneck, nounneckerchief, nounnecktie, nounnegligee, nounnightcap, nounnightclothes, nounnightdress, nounnightgown, nounnightie, nounnightshirt, nounnightwear, nounnon-iron, adjectiveoff-the-peg, adjectiveoilskin, nounone-piece, adjectiveopen, adjectiveopen-necked, adjectiveouterwear, nounoutfitter, nounoutsize, adjectiveoverall, nounovercoat, nounoverdressed, adjectiveovershoe, nounoxford, nounpadded, adjectivepanama hat, nounpanel, nounpantaloons, nounpanties, nounpants, nounpantyhose, nounparka, nounpatch, nounpatch, verbpatent leather, nounpeak, nounpencil skirt, nounpetticoat, nounpillbox, nounpinafore, nounpinny, nounpith helmet, nounpj's, nounplimsoll, nounplus fours, nounpolo neck, nounpolo shirt, nounponcho, nounpre-shrunk, adjectivepull-on, adjectivepullover, nounputtee, nounpyjamas, nounraglan, adjectiveraincoat, nounrainproof, adjectiveready-to-wear, adjectiveregalia, nounrevealing, adjectiverobe, nounrobed, adjectiverubber boot, nounruff, nounruffle, nounrun, verbrun, nounsable, nounsaddle shoe, nounsailor suit, nounsandal, nounsari, nounsarong, nounsartorial, adjectivesash, nounsatchel, nounscarf, nounschool tie, nounscoop neck, nounseamed, adjectiveseamless, adjectiveseparates, nounshawl, nounshell suit, nounshirt, nounshirtfront, nounshirt tail, nounshoe, nounshoehorn, nounshoelace, nounshoemaker, nounshoestring, nounshoulder, nounshoulder strap, nounshowerproof, adjectivesinglet, nounskin-tight, adjectiveskirt, nounskull cap, nounslicker, nounslingback, nounslip, nounslip-ons, nounslipper, nounsmock, nounsmoking jacket, nounsmuggling, nounsnap, nounsnappy, adjectivesneaker, nounsnowshoe, nounsnug, adjectivesock, nounsole, nounsole, verbsombrero, nounsou'wester, nounsox, nounsporran, nounsport coat, nounsport jacket, nounsports coat, nounsport shirt, nounsports jacket, nounsports shirt, nounsporty, adjectivestay, nounStetson, nounstiletto, nounstocking, nounstole, nounstone-washed, adjectivestraitjacket, nounstrip, nounstud, nounsuit, nounsundress, nounsun hat, nounsurplice, nounsuspender belt, nounsweatband, nounsweater, nounsweatpants, nounsweatshirt, nounsweat suit, nounswimming costume, nounswimming trunks, nounswimsuit, nounswimwear, nountailcoat, nountank top, nountee shirt, nounten-gallon hat, nounTerylene, nounthermal, adjectivethong, nounthree-piece suit, nountights, nountoga, nountop, nountopcoat, nountopee, nountop hat, nountopi, nountopper, nountracksuit, nountrain, nountrench coat, nountrilby, nountrousers, nountrouser suit, nounT-shirt, nountube top, nountuck, verbtuck, nountunic, nounturban, nounturtleneck, nountutu, nountuxedo, nountweed, nountwinset, nountwo-piece, adjectiveunderclothes, noununderdressed, adjectiveundergarment, noununderpants, nounundershirt, noununderwear, nounundies, noununiform, noununiformed, adjectiveunion suit, nounupper, nounveil, nounvelour, nounvelvet, nounvisor, nounvoluminous, adjectivewaist, nounwaistband, nounwaistcoat, nounwaistline, nounwardrobe, nounwashing, nounwaterproof, nounwear, nounwedding dress, nounwellie, nounwellington, nounwelly, nounwet-look, adjectivewet suit, nounwimple, nounwind breaker, nounwing collar, nounwingtip, nounwool, nounwoollen, adjectivewoollens, nounwoolly, adjectivewoolly, nounworsted, nounwrap, nounwrap-around, adjectivewrinkle, nounwristband, nounY-fronts, nounyoke, nounzoot suit, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► velvet/net/lace etc curtains
1 (=made of velvet, net etc)
► lace something with poison (=put poison in something)· He laced the emperor's tea with poison.
► lace-up shoes (=fastened with laces)· He bought a pair of brown leather lace-up shoes.
► shoe lacesCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADJECTIVE► black· I only wish Daddy could have seen me in the black lace dress.· He finds a woman in black lace, with piercing eyes and a mobile face.· She chose a short black lace suit, tight-fitted with a scoop neckline.· She wears a dark print dress with a black lace collar; her large hands rest on her lap.· Stirling Cooper's Annalise Kjaer unpicked the body sleeves, using them as a pattern for new ones in black lace.· It was in fact a butterfly, tawny orange like a tiger with a purple and black lace frill to its wings.· She was here tonight, in a scarlet dress with black lace, a witty travesty of a flamenco dress.· To their left, the finely wrought balustrade of a stone cantilevered staircase rose like a border of black lace.
► fine· Instead, I used what I consider an under value stitch - Brother fine lace.· His hand slid up her thigh and found fine silk and lace in his way.· But I have gone a long way from my original fine lace and the number of strokes of the lace carriage.· Sometimes the lobes, as the divisions are called, are so intricately re-divided that they are commonly compared to fine lace.· Proud owners carrying their birds in beautiful brandy bottle-shaped cages, decorated with fine lace covers to shade the birds.· Silver Reed tell me that the fine gauge lace carriage has to be tuned to the needlebed.
► white· They were loose-legged and bright green with white lace.· Intricate white lace draped the tables.· She was dressed in dark blue velvet, a high white lace wimple on her head.· On the mainland, the small beaches were faintly visible, the surf like a tiny ruffle of white lace.· It buttoned almost to the neck, just showing a white lace top.· She was in a white dress with lace stockings.· His back looked comically enormous framed by the floral white lace of the curtains.· She had put the glass plates on a green wicker table, with a sprinkle of white lace cloth.
NOUN► collar· Carews in lace collars and bucket boots; in Ramillies wigs and steel breastplates.· The child had worn a purple suit with a lace collar.· It was bright pillar-box red with a white lace collar and cuffs.
► handkerchief· A friend fills hers with miniature whisky bottles for the men and lace handkerchiefs for the women.· The Prime Minister belched into a lace handkerchief and began speaking over the slow chanting of his name.· She wiped her eyes with a lace handkerchief and he caught the drift of her exotic scent.· Miss Sadie enjoyed the bath story so much, she brought out a lace handkerchief to wipe her eyes.· She eagerly took the mirror and the lace handkerchief he handed to her, and listened to his instructions.
VERB► trim· She is wearing a linen blouse, trimmed with lace, and a full blue skirt that swings as she moves.· Those early cards were works of art, elaborately painted and trimmed with lace, jewels, feathers, seashells and tassels.· I would have bought you a new slip, of satin, trimmed with lace, or embroidered with roses.
► wear· Besides, not everyone wore shoes with laces.· He was wearing outsize boots without laces.· Twenty minutes later she stood in front of the mirror wearing the fragile lace undies which were also the result of her impulse-buying.· Moderators still continue to wear the gaiters and lace when there is no rule to say they must.· He was wearing more lace than the Lady Francesca!· She was older than her brother and she wore a black lace cap over her grey hair.
[uncountable] a fine cloth made with patterns of many very small holes: 
a handkerchief trimmed with lace lace curtains2[countable usually plural] a string that is pulled through special holes in shoes or clothing to pull the edges together and fasten them SYN shoelacelace1 nounlace2 verb
lacelace2 verb [transitive] Verb TableVERB TABLE
lace
| Simple Form | ||
| Present | I, you, we, they | lace |
| he, she, it | laces | |
| Past | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | laced |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have laced |
| he, she, it | has laced | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had laced |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will lace |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have laced |
| Continuous Form | ||
| Present | I | am lacing |
| he, she, it | is lacing | |
| you, we, they | are lacing | |
| Past | I, he, she, it | was lacing |
| you, we, they | were lacing | |
| Present perfect | I, you, we, they | have been lacing |
| he, she, it | has been lacing | |
| Past perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | had been lacing |
| Future | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will be lacing |
| Future perfect | I, you, he, she, it, we, they | will have been lacing |
EXAMPLES FROM OTHER DICTIONARIES
word sets- Dave laced up his running shoes and ran off.
- He sits on the grass lacing stiff boots into a wreath of effort and breath.
- He then put the shoes on and laced them up.
- Loops and spurs of railroad track laced it all together.
- Smoke lay heavy on the far side of the water, laced eerily with threads of light from the blaze.
- While Brown touted initiatives created in his tenure, some of the speech was laced with hyperbole.
WORD SETS► Drink
Collocationsabsinth, nounalcohol, nounale, nounalehouse, nounaperitif, nounbaby milk, nounbar, nounbarfly, nounbarhop, verbbarkeeper, nounbarley wine, nounbarmaid, nounbarman, nounbartender, nounbeef tea, nounbeer, nounbenedictine, nounbeverage, nounbibulous, adjectivebistro, nounbitter, nounblack, adjectivebootleg, verbbooze, nounboozer, nounbooze-up, nounboozing, nounboozy, adjectivebottle, verbbouquet, nounbourbon, nounbrandy, nounbreathe, verbbrew, verbbrew, nounbrewer, nounbrewery, nounbroach, verbBuck's Fizz, nounburgundy, nounbuttermilk, nouncamomile, nouncappuccino, nouncarbonated, adjectivecask, nouncellar, nounchalice, nounchampagne, nounchampers, nounchar, nounchartreuse, nounchaser, nounChelsea bun, nounchocolate, nouncider, nounclaret, nounclub soda, nouncoaster, nounCoca-Cola, cocktail, nouncocktail lounge, nouncocktail shaker, nouncocktail stick, nouncocktail waitress, nouncocoa, nouncoffee, nouncoffee bar, nouncoffee bean, nouncoffee machine, nouncoffeemaker, nouncoffee mill, nouncognac, nouncola, nounconsommé, nouncordial, nouncork, nouncork, verbcorkage, nouncorked, adjectivecorkscrew, nouncorn whiskey, nouncrème de menthe, nouncup, nouncuppa, nouncuraçao, noundaiquiri, noundecaf, noundecaffeinated, adjectivedecanter, noundessert wine, noundipsomaniac, noundissipated, adjectivedissipation, noundissolute, adjectivedistiller, noundistillery, noundram, noundraught, noundregs, noundried milk, noundrink, verbdrink, noundrinkable, adjectivedrinking fountain, noundrinking-up time, noundrinking water, noundrinks machine, noundrinks party, noundrop, noundry, adjectiveDutch courage, nounespresso, nounethyl alcohol, nounferment, verbfinger, nounfizz, nounflat, adjectivefloat, nounfortified wine, nounfroth, nounfroth, verbfrothy, adjectivefull-cream, adjectiveGandT, noungassy, adjectivegin, noungin and tonic, nounginger ale, nounginger beer, nounglass, noungreen tea, noungrenadine, noungrog, noungumbo, nounhalf, nounhalf-and-half, nounhangover, nounhappy hour, nounhead, nounhighball, nounhip flask, nounhock, nounhogshead, nounhome brew, nounhooch, nounhot chocolate, nounice bucket, nounice cube, nounice water, nouninfuse, verbinfusion, nounintoxicant, nounintoxicating, adjectiveIrish coffee, nounjar, nounjigger, nounjuice, nounkeg, nounkirsch, nounlace, verblager, nounlandlord, nounlemon, nounlemonade, nounlicensed, adjectivelicensing laws, nounlight, adjectivelight ale, nounlimeade, nounliqueur, nounliquor, nounlite, adjectivelocal, nounlounge bar, nounMadeira, nounmagnum, nounmalt, nounmalted, nounmalt liquor, nounmaraschino, nounmargarita, nounMartini, nounmash, nounmature, adjectivemature, verbmead, nounmeasure, nounmellow, verbmilk, nounmilk shake, nounmilky, adjectivemineral water, nounmint julep, nounmix, verbmixer, nounmocha, nounmoonshine, nounmulled wine, nounneat, adjectivenectar, nounnightcap, nounnip, nounnoggin, nounnon-alcoholic, adjectiveoff-licence, nounopen bar, nounorangeade, nounouzo, nounpale ale, nounparalytic, adjectivepasteurized, adjectivepercolate, verbperk, verbperry, nounpick-me-up, nounpiña colada, nounpink gin, nounpint, nounplonk, nounpop, nounport, nounporter, nounprohibitionist, nounproof, nounpunch, nounquaff, verbrake, nounrat-arsed, adjectivered, nounrefill, nounrefreshment, nounretsina, nounring-pull, nounroot beer, nounrosé, nounrotgut, nounrum, nounrye, nounsake, nounsaloon, nounsangria, nounsarsaparilla, nounschnapps, nounScotch, nounscrewdriver, nounscrumpy, nounsediment, nounsemi-skimmed milk, nounshake, nounshaker, nounshandy, nounshebeen, nounsherry, nounshort, nounshot, nounsiphon, nounsix-pack, nounskimmed milk, nounslimline, adjectivesloe gin, nounslug, nounslush, nounsnifter, nounsoda, nounsoda siphon, nounsoda water, nounsoft drink, nounsparkling, adjectivespeakeasy, nounspike, verbspirit, nounsplash, nounspritzer, nounsquash, nounstein, nounstewed, adjectivestill, adjectivestill, nounstout, nounstraight, adjectivestraw, nounsundowner, nounsup, verbswig, verbswill, verbswizzle stick, nountab, nountable wine, nountall, adjectivetankard, nountavern, nountea, nounteabag, nounteahouse, nountea leaves, nountearoom, nountea shop, nountea urn, nountemperance, nountequila, nountied house, nountippler, nountoddy, nountonic, nountop-up, nountot, nounTurkish coffee, nountwo-percent milk, nounUHT milk, noununcork, verbvermouth, nounvintage, adjectivevintage, nounvintner, nounvodka, nounwater, verbwatering hole, nounweak, adjectivewet bar, nounwhisky, nounwhite, adjectivewine cooler, nounwrecked, adjectiveyeast, noun
COLLOCATIONS FROM OTHER ENTRIES► velvet/net/lace etc curtains
Phrases (=made of velvet, net etc)
► lace something with poison (=put poison in something)· He laced the emperor's tea with poison.
► lace-up shoes (=fastened with laces)· He bought a pair of brown leather lace-up shoes.
► shoe lacesCOLLOCATIONS FROM THE CORPUSADVERB► up· You can lace up tight for the next couple of weeks and try to act normal.· She wears black shoes that lace up.· I laced up the Docs and went for a walk in the hills behind Gallanach.· Miguel said as he laced up.· His boots are laced up like a clarinet with knotted string.· Costumers are fixing her hair, adjusting her breastplate and lacing up the back of her leather minidress.· The newest styles hark back to the Seventies; wedge-soled styles which lace up the leg.· The Rockets can make lacing up their sneakers look so hard.
PHRASES FROM THE ENTRY► be laced with something
1 (also lace up) to fasten something by tying a lace SYN tie: - Their conversations are laced with swearing.
- But her view is laced with much more pessimism than it was a year ago.
- But the 80 acres of land surrounding the glass-and-granite manse are laced with hiking trails open to the public.
- Given the ferocious imagination of his subconscious, it's hardly surprising that his celluloid output is laced with lethal barbed wire.
- If the Bay muds are laced with pollutants, dredging would spread them to bay animals and plants.
- Janir chose skiing, which like so many sports was laced with posturing and attitude and ostentatious display.
- The biggest boom is in the scenic desert areas, which are laced with washes.
- Tom Emmett's story is laced with thick Yorkshire dialect.
- While Brown touted initiatives created in his tenure, some of the speech was laced with hyperbole.
Lace up your shoes or you’ll trip over.lace something to something The canvas was laced to a steel frame.2to add a small amount of alcohol or a drug to a drinklace something with something coffee laced with Irish whiskey3to weave or twist several things togetherlace something together Hannah laced her fingers together.lace something with something phrasal verb1to include something all through something you write or say: He laces his narrative with a great deal of irrelevant information.2be laced with something written to have some of a quality: Iris’s voice was heavily laced with irony.