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lace

[leɪs]

lace Definition

  • 1a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern
  • 2a cord or string for pulling and tightening a shoe or garment
  • 3to add a small amount of a substance to something, especially alcohol or a drug

Using lace: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "lace" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She wore a dress with lace sleeves.

  • Example

    The shoes have laces that need to be tied.

  • Example

    He laced his coffee with brandy.

  • Example

    The punch was laced with drugs.

lace Synonyms and Antonyms

Antonyms for lace

Phrases with lace

  • to attack someone verbally or physically

    Example

    He laced into his opponent with a series of sharp criticisms.

  • lace up

    to tie one's shoes or other footwear

    Example

    I need to lace up my boots before we go for a walk.

  • a term used to describe Irish Americans who were considered to have abandoned their Irish heritage and assimilated into mainstream American culture

    Example

    He was accused of being a lace curtain Irishman because he didn't speak Gaelic.

Origins of lace

from Old French 'las', meaning 'noose'

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Summary: lace in Brief

The term 'lace' [leɪs] refers to a delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern, as well as a cord or string for pulling and tightening a shoe or garment. It can also mean to add a small amount of a substance to something, such as alcohol or drugs. Examples include 'She wore a dress with lace sleeves.' and 'He laced his coffee with brandy.'

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