lace

noun
UK: /leɪs/
US: /leɪs/

  1. A delicate, decorative fabric made of threads in a pattern.

    1. The dress has lace around the neck.
    2. The antique tablecloth was adorned with intricate lace patterns.

  2. A cord or string used to fasten shoes or clothing.

    1. My shoe lace is undone again.
    2. She tightened the lace on her corset before the ball.

Synonyms

netting intertwine cord spike string add interweave
lace transitive-verb

  1. To fasten something with a lace.

    1. Lace your boots before going out.
    2. He carefully laced up his new hiking boots for the trek.

  2. To add a substance to a drink or food, often secretly.

    1. Someone tried to lace my drink last night.
    2. The chef decided to lace the sauce with a hint of chili.
lace intransitive-verb

  1. To intertwine or interweave.

    1. The branches laced together over the path.
    2. Vines laced the old stone wall, creating a green tapestry.

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "lace" in English means: A delicate, decorative fabric made of threads in a pattern., A cord or string used to fasten shoes or clothing..

The phonetic transcription of "lace" is /leɪs/ in British English and /leɪs/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "lace": netting, intertwine, cord, spike, string, add, interweave.

Example usage of "lace": "The dress has lace around the neck.". More examples on the page.