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| 1. | [ verb ] spin or twist together so as to form a cord | |
| Synonyms: | twine interlace intertwine enlace entwine | |
| Examples: | "intertwine the ribbons" "Twine the threads into a rope" |
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| Related terms: | untwine disfigure twist fold wattle wreathe ravel splice pleach twine string | |
| 2. | [ noun ] (clothing) a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) | |
| Synonyms: | lacing | |
| Related terms: | cord shoelace bootlace | |
| 3. | [ verb ] add alcohol beverages | |
| Synonyms: | fortify spike | |
| Related terms: | change cooking | |
| 4. | [ verb ] draw through eyes or holes | |
| Synonyms: | lace_up | |
| Examples: | "lace the shoelaces" |
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| Related terms: | tie relace fasten | |
| 5. | [ verb ] do lacework | |
| Examples: | "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral" |
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| Related terms: | weave handicraft | |
| 6. | [ verb ] make by braiding or interlacing | |
| Synonyms: | braid plait | |
| Examples: | "lace a tablecloth" |
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| Related terms: | weave handicraft braid | |
| 7. | [ noun ] (clothing) a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns | |
| Related terms: | fabric pillow_lace macrame point_lace filet Brussels_lace | |
| Similar spelling: |
Lacey lac Laiche laze Lage laic Lake Lacie Lague Lasch Lakey Lauck Lawes lackey Laskey lax lag lassie Lajoie Lash lass Laos lakh Laux Laws Lago Lacy Lack Lazo Laci Lach lazy |
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