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A cord or strip, typically used to fasten a shoe or garment
“He pulled out a lace from his shoe and made a temporary tourniquet around the thigh above the knee.”
A length of strands woven together, usually decorative
“She chose a soft chambray of deep forest green with a modest open neckline outlined with a fine lace.”
A meshlike structure made of connected strands of ductile material
“He is caught in the intricate lace, from which he will not escape.”
The art or process of working with a needle especially in embroidery or needlepoint
An arrangement of intersecting horizontal and vertical lines
A decorative detail or feature
To interweave or cross one with another
“Sarah uses her right hand and a loom held in place by a blue ribbon to lace the threads.”
To tie or fasten into a knot
“Without waiting to lace up his boots, he snatched his hat and strode off.”
To scatter or intersperse among other things
“A virtuoso in his craft, Verrett has managed to lace bits of science into the soundboard.”
To give or add flavor to by seasoning
“Lace it with spices, and maybe even a splash of cream.”
To weaken or contaminate through the addition of impurities or substances
“If she thought him more than usually tired, she would furtively lace the concoction with brandy.”
To adorn or mark with lines or stripes
“I lace the surface with fine white veins and give the gooseberry a matte finish.”
To strike or hit repeatedly
“The mayordomo caught him, threw him back on the shore, and started to lace into him with a whip.”
To thread (a series of small objects) on a string
To pass (something) round a thing or person so as to encircle or enfold
To apply perfume or a fragrant smell to
To cut or divide into parts
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