lace

²lace

noun

Definition of LACE

1

: a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe)

2

: an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms

3

: an openwork usually figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments

— laced \ˈlāst\ adjective

— lace·less \ˈlās-ləs\ adjective

— lace·like \ˈlās-ˌlīk\ adjective

Examples of LACE

1. I need new laces for these shoes.
2. She wore lace on her wedding gown.

Origin of LACE

Middle English, from Anglo-French lace, laz, from Latin laqueus snare

First Known Use: 14th century

Related to LACE

Synonyms: cable, cord, lacing, line, rope, string, wire

Related Words: guy, halyard, lanyard, stay; bungee cord, whipcord

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