lace

Noun
  1. A cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) (synset 103636736)
    is a type of: cord - a line made of twisted fibers or threads
    subtypes:
    is a part of: shoe - footwear shaped to fit the foot (below the ankle) with a flexible upper of leather or plastic and a sole and heel of heavier material
    same as: lacing
  2. A delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns (synset 103636468)
    is a type of: cloth, fabric, material, textile - artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers
    subtypes:
    • brussels lace - fine lace with a raised or applique design
    • filet - lace having a square mesh
    • macrame - a relatively coarse lace; made by weaving and knotting cords
    • bobbin lace, pillow lace - a handmade lace worked on a pillow with threads wound on bobbins; the pattern is marked out on the pillow by pins
    • needlepoint, point lace - lace worked with a needle in a buttonhole stitch on a paper pattern
Verb
  1. Spin, wind, or twist together (synset 201520294)
    "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"; "intertwined hearts"
    is a type of: distort, twine, twist - form into a spiral shape
    subtypes:
    same as: enlace, entwine, interlace, intertwine, twine
    verb group: twine - make by twisting together or intertwining
  2. Make by braiding or interlacing (synset 201678612)
    "lace a tablecloth"
    referred to in: handicraft - a craft that requires skillful hands
    is a type of: tissue, weave - create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton
    same as: braid, plait
  3. Do lacework (synset 201678270)
    "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral"
    referred to in: handicraft - a craft that requires skillful hands
    is a type of: tissue, weave - create a piece of cloth by interlacing strands of fabric, such as wool or cotton
  4. Draw through eyes or holes (synset 201524236)
    "lace the shoelaces"
    entail: fasten, fix, secure - cause to be firmly attached
    is a type of: bind, tie - fasten or secure with a rope, string, or cord
    subtypes: relace - lace again
    same as: lace up
  5. Add alcohol to (beverages) (synset 200222561)
    "the punch is spiked!"
    referred to in: cookery, cooking, preparation - the act of preparing something (as food) by the application of heat
    is a type of: alter, change, modify - cause to change; make different; cause a transformation
    same as: fortify, spike

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