a fine decorative cotton or silk fabric made by twisting or looping thread in symmetrical patterns and figures, used for trimming and for garments

a cord or string used for drawing together two edges, e.g. of a garment or shoe

an ornamental braid used for trimming, esp on military dress uniforms

to fasten (something, e.g. a shoe) by means of a lace passed through eyelets

to squeeze in the waist of (a woman) by tightening the laces of a corset

to trim (e.g. a garment) with lace or laces

to entwine or interlace (esp the fingers)

to add a dash of an alcoholic drink to (esp another drink)

a trifle laced with sherry

to give savour or variety to (something)

a mundane story laced with witty repartee

(usu + with) to mark (something) with streaks of colour

a red sky laced with gold

informal (+ into) to tackle or make an assault on (somebody or something)

(+ up) to be fastened or tied with a lace