Englishlace
laced; lacing
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- transitive verb
- : to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets //laces her fingers behind her head
- : to draw or pass (something, such as a lace) through something (such as eyelets)
- : to confine or compress by tightening laces of a garment
- : to adorn with or as if with lace //Once the landscape of costal California was laced with countless creeks … — D. C. Peattie: to mark with streaks of color
- : to add a dash of liquor to: to add something to impart pungency, savor, or zest to //a sauce laced with garlic //conversation laced with sarcasm: to adulterate with a substance //laced a guard's coffee with a sedative
- intransitive verb
- : to admit of being tied or fastened with a lace
- : to make a verbal attack —usually used with into //his boss laced into him for being late
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe)
- : an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms
- : an openwork usually figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments
Examples
Verb
- //a dress that laces in the back
- //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth
Noun
- //I need new laces for these shoes.
- //She wore lace on her wedding gown.
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French lacer, from Latin laqueare to ensnare, from laqueusNoun
Middle English, from Anglo-French lace, laz, from Latin laqueus snarelace
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to cause to twine about one another //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growthSynonymsNear Antonyms
- to scatter or set here and there among other things //the decorator laced small mirrors among the knickknacks for added effectSynonyms
- to strike repeatedly //laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tailsSynonymsbash baste bat batter beat belabor belt birch bludgeon buffet bung up club curry do drub fib [British] flog hammer hide lambaste (or lambast) lash lather lick maul mess (up) paddle pelt pommel pound pummel punch out rough (up) slate slog switch tan thrash thresh thump tromp wallop whale whip whop (or whap) whup work overRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances //animal control fed the bear food laced with a sedativeSynonymsRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
lace
laced; lacing
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- transitive verb
- : to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets //laces her fingers behind her head
- : to draw or pass (something, such as a lace) through something (such as eyelets)
- : to confine or compress by tightening laces of a garment
- : to adorn with or as if with lace //Once the landscape of costal California was laced with countless creeks … — D. C. Peattie: to mark with streaks of color
- : to add a dash of liquor to: to add something to impart pungency, savor, or zest to //a sauce laced with garlic //conversation laced with sarcasm: to adulterate with a substance //laced a guard's coffee with a sedative
- intransitive verb
- : to admit of being tied or fastened with a lace
- : to make a verbal attack —usually used with into //his boss laced into him for being late
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe)
- : an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms
- : an openwork usually figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments
Examples
Verb
- //a dress that laces in the back
- //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth
Noun
- //I need new laces for these shoes.
- //She wore lace on her wedding gown.
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French lacer, from Latin laqueare to ensnare, from laqueusNoun
Middle English, from Anglo-French lace, laz, from Latin laqueus snarelace
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to cause to twine about one another //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growthSynonymsNear Antonyms
- to scatter or set here and there among other things //the decorator laced small mirrors among the knickknacks for added effectSynonyms
- to strike repeatedly //laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tailsSynonymsbash baste bat batter beat belabor belt birch bludgeon buffet bung up club curry do drub fib [British] flog hammer hide lambaste (or lambast) lash lather lick maul mess (up) paddle pelt pommel pound pummel punch out rough (up) slate slog switch tan thrash thresh thump tromp wallop whale whip whop (or whap) whup work overRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances //animal control fed the bear food laced with a sedativeSynonymsRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
lace
laced; lacing
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- transitive verb
- : to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets //laces her fingers behind her head
- : to draw or pass (something, such as a lace) through something (such as eyelets)
- : to confine or compress by tightening laces of a garment
- : to adorn with or as if with lace //Once the landscape of costal California was laced with countless creeks … — D. C. Peattie: to mark with streaks of color
- : to add a dash of liquor to: to add something to impart pungency, savor, or zest to //a sauce laced with garlic //conversation laced with sarcasm: to adulterate with a substance //laced a guard's coffee with a sedative
- intransitive verb
- : to admit of being tied or fastened with a lace
- : to make a verbal attack —usually used with into //his boss laced into him for being late
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe)
- : an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms
- : an openwork usually figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments
Examples
Verb
- //a dress that laces in the back
- //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth
Noun
- //I need new laces for these shoes.
- //She wore lace on her wedding gown.
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French lacer, from Latin laqueare to ensnare, from laqueusNoun
Middle English, from Anglo-French lace, laz, from Latin laqueus snarelace
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to cause to twine about one another //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growthSynonymsNear Antonyms
- to scatter or set here and there among other things //the decorator laced small mirrors among the knickknacks for added effectSynonyms
- to strike repeatedly //laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tailsSynonymsbash baste bat batter beat belabor belt birch bludgeon buffet bung up club curry do drub fib [British] flog hammer hide lambaste (or lambast) lash lather lick maul mess (up) paddle pelt pommel pound pummel punch out rough (up) slate slog switch tan thrash thresh thump tromp wallop whale whip whop (or whap) whup work overRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances //animal control fed the bear food laced with a sedativeSynonymsRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
lace
laced; lacing
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- transitive verb
- : to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets //laces her fingers behind her head
- : to draw or pass (something, such as a lace) through something (such as eyelets)
- : to confine or compress by tightening laces of a garment
- : to adorn with or as if with lace //Once the landscape of costal California was laced with countless creeks … — D. C. Peattie: to mark with streaks of color
- : to add a dash of liquor to: to add something to impart pungency, savor, or zest to //a sauce laced with garlic //conversation laced with sarcasm: to adulterate with a substance //laced a guard's coffee with a sedative
- intransitive verb
- : to admit of being tied or fastened with a lace
- : to make a verbal attack —usually used with into //his boss laced into him for being late
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe)
- : an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms
- : an openwork usually figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments
Examples
Verb
- //a dress that laces in the back
- //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth
Noun
- //I need new laces for these shoes.
- //She wore lace on her wedding gown.
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French lacer, from Latin laqueare to ensnare, from laqueusNoun
Middle English, from Anglo-French lace, laz, from Latin laqueus snarelace
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to cause to twine about one another //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growthSynonymsNear Antonyms
- to scatter or set here and there among other things //the decorator laced small mirrors among the knickknacks for added effectSynonyms
- to strike repeatedly //laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tailsSynonymsbash baste bat batter beat belabor belt birch bludgeon buffet bung up club curry do drub fib [British] flog hammer hide lambaste (or lambast) lash lather lick maul mess (up) paddle pelt pommel pound pummel punch out rough (up) slate slog switch tan thrash thresh thump tromp wallop whale whip whop (or whap) whup work overRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances //animal control fed the bear food laced with a sedativeSynonymsRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
lace
laced; lacing
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- transitive verb
- : to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets //laces her fingers behind her head
- : to draw or pass (something, such as a lace) through something (such as eyelets)
- : to confine or compress by tightening laces of a garment
- : to adorn with or as if with lace //Once the landscape of costal California was laced with countless creeks … — D. C. Peattie: to mark with streaks of color
- : to add a dash of liquor to: to add something to impart pungency, savor, or zest to //a sauce laced with garlic //conversation laced with sarcasm: to adulterate with a substance //laced a guard's coffee with a sedative
- intransitive verb
- : to admit of being tied or fastened with a lace
- : to make a verbal attack —usually used with into //his boss laced into him for being late
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe)
- : an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms
- : an openwork usually figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments
Examples
Verb
- //a dress that laces in the back
- //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth
Noun
- //I need new laces for these shoes.
- //She wore lace on her wedding gown.
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French lacer, from Latin laqueare to ensnare, from laqueusNoun
Middle English, from Anglo-French lace, laz, from Latin laqueus snarelace
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to cause to twine about one another //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growthSynonymsNear Antonyms
- to scatter or set here and there among other things //the decorator laced small mirrors among the knickknacks for added effectSynonyms
- to strike repeatedly //laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tailsSynonymsbash baste bat batter beat belabor belt birch bludgeon buffet bung up club curry do drub fib [British] flog hammer hide lambaste (or lambast) lash lather lick maul mess (up) paddle pelt pommel pound pummel punch out rough (up) slate slog switch tan thrash thresh thump tromp wallop whale whip whop (or whap) whup work overRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances //animal control fed the bear food laced with a sedativeSynonymsRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
lace
laced; lacing
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- transitive verb
- : to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets //laces her fingers behind her head
- : to draw or pass (something, such as a lace) through something (such as eyelets)
- : to confine or compress by tightening laces of a garment
- : to adorn with or as if with lace //Once the landscape of costal California was laced with countless creeks … — D. C. Peattie: to mark with streaks of color
- : to add a dash of liquor to: to add something to impart pungency, savor, or zest to //a sauce laced with garlic //conversation laced with sarcasm: to adulterate with a substance //laced a guard's coffee with a sedative
- intransitive verb
- : to admit of being tied or fastened with a lace
- : to make a verbal attack —usually used with into //his boss laced into him for being late
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe)
- : an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms
- : an openwork usually figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments
Examples
Verb
- //a dress that laces in the back
- //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth
Noun
- //I need new laces for these shoes.
- //She wore lace on her wedding gown.
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French lacer, from Latin laqueare to ensnare, from laqueusNoun
Middle English, from Anglo-French lace, laz, from Latin laqueus snarelace
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to cause to twine about one another //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growthSynonymsNear Antonyms
- to scatter or set here and there among other things //the decorator laced small mirrors among the knickknacks for added effectSynonyms
- to strike repeatedly //laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tailsSynonymsbash baste bat batter beat belabor belt birch bludgeon buffet bung up club curry do drub fib [British] flog hammer hide lambaste (or lambast) lash lather lick maul mess (up) paddle pelt pommel pound pummel punch out rough (up) slate slog switch tan thrash thresh thump tromp wallop whale whip whop (or whap) whup work overRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances //animal control fed the bear food laced with a sedativeSynonymsRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
lace
laced; lacing
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- transitive verb
- : to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets //laces her fingers behind her head
- : to draw or pass (something, such as a lace) through something (such as eyelets)
- : to confine or compress by tightening laces of a garment
- : to adorn with or as if with lace //Once the landscape of costal California was laced with countless creeks … — D. C. Peattie: to mark with streaks of color
- : to add a dash of liquor to: to add something to impart pungency, savor, or zest to //a sauce laced with garlic //conversation laced with sarcasm: to adulterate with a substance //laced a guard's coffee with a sedative
- intransitive verb
- : to admit of being tied or fastened with a lace
- : to make a verbal attack —usually used with into //his boss laced into him for being late
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe)
- : an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms
- : an openwork usually figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments
Examples
Verb
- //a dress that laces in the back
- //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth
Noun
- //I need new laces for these shoes.
- //She wore lace on her wedding gown.
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French lacer, from Latin laqueare to ensnare, from laqueusNoun
Middle English, from Anglo-French lace, laz, from Latin laqueus snarelace
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to cause to twine about one another //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growthSynonymsNear Antonyms
- to scatter or set here and there among other things //the decorator laced small mirrors among the knickknacks for added effectSynonyms
- to strike repeatedly //laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tailsSynonymsbash baste bat batter beat belabor belt birch bludgeon buffet bung up club curry do drub fib [British] flog hammer hide lambaste (or lambast) lash lather lick maul mess (up) paddle pelt pommel pound pummel punch out rough (up) slate slog switch tan thrash thresh thump tromp wallop whale whip whop (or whap) whup work overRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances //animal control fed the bear food laced with a sedativeSynonymsRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms
lace
laced; lacing
Definition (Entry 1 of 2)
- transitive verb
- : to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets //laces her fingers behind her head
- : to draw or pass (something, such as a lace) through something (such as eyelets)
- : to confine or compress by tightening laces of a garment
- : to adorn with or as if with lace //Once the landscape of costal California was laced with countless creeks … — D. C. Peattie: to mark with streaks of color
- : to add a dash of liquor to: to add something to impart pungency, savor, or zest to //a sauce laced with garlic //conversation laced with sarcasm: to adulterate with a substance //laced a guard's coffee with a sedative
- intransitive verb
- : to admit of being tied or fastened with a lace
- : to make a verbal attack —usually used with into //his boss laced into him for being late
noun
Definition (Entry 2 of 2)
- : a cord or string used for drawing together two edges (as of a garment or a shoe)
- : an ornamental braid for trimming coats or uniforms
- : an openwork usually figured fabric made of thread or yarn and used for trimmings, household coverings, and entire garments
Examples
Verb
- //a dress that laces in the back
- //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth
Noun
- //I need new laces for these shoes.
- //She wore lace on her wedding gown.
First Known Use
Verb
13th century, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1Noun
14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1History and Etymology
Verb
Middle English, from Anglo-French lacer, from Latin laqueare to ensnare, from laqueusNoun
Middle English, from Anglo-French lace, laz, from Latin laqueus snarelace
noun
Synonyms (Entry 1 of 2)
verb
Synonyms & Antonyms (Entry 2 of 2)
- to cause to twine about one another //the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growthSynonymsNear Antonyms
- to scatter or set here and there among other things //the decorator laced small mirrors among the knickknacks for added effectSynonyms
- to strike repeatedly //laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tailsSynonymsbash baste bat batter beat belabor belt birch bludgeon buffet bung up club curry do drub fib [British] flog hammer hide lambaste (or lambast) lash lather lick maul mess (up) paddle pelt pommel pound pummel punch out rough (up) slate slog switch tan thrash thresh thump tromp wallop whale whip whop (or whap) whup work overRelated WordsSynonymous Phrases
- to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances //animal control fed the bear food laced with a sedativeSynonymsRelated WordsNear AntonymsAntonyms