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lace

UK/leɪs/ US/ˈleɪs/ fairly common slang
verb (5) noun (2)

verb

1.

spin or twist together so as to form a cord

  • “intertwine the ribbons”
  • “Twine the threads into a rope”
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2.

make by braiding or interlacing

  • “lace a tablecloth”
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3.

do lacework

  • “The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral”
4.

draw through eyes or holes

  • “lace the shoelaces”
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5.

add alcohol beverages

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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)

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Origin

From Middle English lace, laace, las, from Old French las, from Vulgar Latin *laceum, based on Latin laqueus. Doublet of lasso.

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