lace

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verb

ˈlās

laced; lacing

transitive verb

: to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets

laces her fingers behind her head

: to draw or pass (something, such as a lace) through something (such as eyelets)

: to confine or compress by tightening laces of a garment

: to adorn with or as if with lace

the surrounding countryside was laced with villages and hamlets

L. C. Heinemann

: to mark with streaks of color

: beat, lash

: to add a dash of liquor to

: to add something to impart pungency, savor, or zest to

a sauce laced with garlic

conversation laced with sarcasm

: to adulterate with a substance

laced a guard's coffee with a sedative

intransitive verb

: to admit of being tied or fastened with a lace

: to make a verbal attack

—usually used with into

his boss laced into him for being late

lacer noun

Synonyms

Verb

enlace
entwine
implicate [archaic]
interlace
intertwine
intertwist
interweave
inweave
ply
twist
weave
wreathe
writhe

Noun

cable
cord
lacing
line
rope
string
wire

See all Synonyms & Antonyms

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

单词	lace
释义	lace 1 of 2 verb ˈlās 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 2 of 2 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 adjective laceless ˈlās-ləs adjective lacelike ˈlās-ˌlīk adjective Synonyms Verb enlace entwine implicate [archaic] interlace intertwine intertwist interweave inweave ply twist weave wreathe writhe Noun cable cord lacing line rope string wire See all Synonyms & Antonyms 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 Phrases Containing lace Brussels lace lace-up lace-curtain point lace Queen Anne's lace Chantilly lace pillow lace Brussels lace lace-up lace-curtain point lace Queen Anne's lace Chantilly lace pillow lace See More Kids Definition lace 1 of 2 verb ˈlās laced; lacing : to fasten or join with or as if with a cord or string Lace your shoes. lace 2 of 2 noun 1 : a cord or string for pulling and holding together opposite edges (as of a shoe) 2 : a very delicate fabric made with patterns of holes lace 1 of 2 noun 1 as in wire a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things I had to replace the lace of my shoe because it kept breaking whenever I pulled the knot too tight Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance wire cable rope lacing cord string line stay guy lanyard halyard whipcord bungee cord 2 as in braid a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together there will be gold lace decorating both sleeves of the new uniform Synonyms & Similar Words braid lacing stripe plait braiding ricrac rickrack plat queue pigtail cornrow dreadlock lace 2 of 2 verb 1 as in to weave to cause to twine about one another the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth Synonyms & Similar Words weave braid twist ply mix interlace entwine plait wreathe blend intertwine interweave inweave enlace writhe implicate plat fuse link intertwist pleach join Antonyms & Near Antonyms unwind disentangle untwine untangle uncoil 2 as in to salt to scatter or set here and there among other things the decorator laced small mirrors among the knickknacks for added effect Synonyms & Similar Words weave salt insert thread mix combine alternate intersperse wreathe incorporate interlace blend interweave intermingle merge integrate juxtapose mingle fuse amalgamate commingle embody assimilate 3 as in to lick to strike repeatedly laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails Synonyms & Similar Words lick pound lash hide whip batter pelt punch bat do beat slap knock attack hit birch assault spank tan belt thump curry punch out box slate smash paddle club lather chop raid buffet slam pommel whale wound work over maul switch bash sock bung up baste hammer smack leather thrash strap storm pummel cuff fib swipe flog bludgeon wallop thresh whack beat up on slog tromp drub whop cane belabor crack bust whap paste swat gore rush whup lay on cowhide rough (up) flagellate thwack lam clout rawhide lambaste wham cudgel lambast scourge mess (up) blackjack beset descend (on or upon) assail lacerate horsewhip clobber jump (on) pounce (on or upon) fustigate whomp mangle mutilate maim pistol-whip 4 as in to spice to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored a savory dish laced with saffron and ginger Synonyms & Similar Words spice flavor sauce salt pepper savor season savour perfume enhance enrich aromatize 5 as in to thin to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances animal control fed the bear food laced with a sedative Synonyms & Similar Words thin cut dilute load dirty poison water down soil sophisticate infect adulterate weaken manipulate taint pollute spoil extend degrade spike contaminate counterfeit fudge defile sully moderate temper foul fake corrupt doctor cheapen debase befoul tamper (with) attenuate envenom falsify misrepresent qualify Antonyms & Near Antonyms strengthen fortify enrich fertilize reinforce reenforce augment supplement clean filter better lard improve flush purify refine leach richen enhance cleanse decontaminate purge clarify compact concentrate distil distill pasteurize condense See More
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lace

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