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Definition of laced - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
fashionfastened with laces or cords
- The boots were tightly laced.
2.
fabric trimdecorated with lace fabric
- The dress was beautifully laced.
3.
taintedmixed with a harmful substance
- The drink was laced with poison.
4.
colorstreaked or edged with color
- The sky was laced with pink hues.
Expressions with laced
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fastened with laces for closure
Her laced-up boots were perfect for hiking.
very proper and strict about rules or morals
She is straight-laced and never breaks the rules.
very strict about morals, rules, or proper behavior
She is strait-laced and never breaks the rules.
very strict or overly proper in behavior or morals
She is tight-laced and never breaks the rules.
prostitute in historical context
In old tales, she was called a laced mutton.
Origin of laced
Middle English, lac (cord)
Terms with laced included in their meaning
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laced
containing drugs, often without knowledge
behavior
prudish and straight-laced in behavior
drugged drink
drink secretly laced with a drug
drugs
recreational drug based on codeine-laced syrup
Examples of laced in a sentence
The corset was beautifully laced with ribbons. The curtains were elegantly laced with intricate patterns. Her veil was delicately laced, adding a vintage touch. The food was laced with chemicals. His words were laced with sarcasm. Her dress was laced with silver threads.
The horizon was laced with golden light.
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- French:lacé, en dentelle, ...
- German:geschnürt, spitzenbesetzt, ...
- Italian:allacciato, decorato, ...
- Spanish:atado, encajado, ...
- Portuguese:atado, rendado, ...
- Chinese:系紧的, 镶蕾丝, ...
- Japanese:ひもで締められた, レースで飾られた, ...
- Arabic:مَرْبوط بِأَرْبِطَة, مُزَيَّن بِالدَّانْتِيل, ...
- Hebrew:שָׂרוּךְ, מְעוּטָּר בִּתְחָרָה, ...
- Russian:зашнурованный, кружевной, ...
- Ukrainian:зашнурований, мереживний, ...
- Hindi:फीता लगा हुआ, लेसदार, ...
Definition of lace - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
clothingcord for fastening shoes or garments
- He tied his shoe lace tightly.
2.
textilesdelicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern
- Her wedding dress was adorned with fine lace.
3.
decorationornamental braid used on uniforms
- The officer's uniform had gold lace.
Verb
1.
clothingfasten shoes or garments with laces
- She laced her shoes tightly before running.
2.
craftinterweave items like threads or spokes
- He laced the bicycle wheel with new spokes.
3.
writinginclude elements in speech or writing
- She laced her speech with humor.
4.
spike drinkUS add a small amount of alcohol or drugs toUS
- They laced the punch with rum at the party.
5.
fashionadorn with decorative strips or braids
- The dress was laced with golden threads.
Images of lace
cord for fastening shoes or garments 
delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern 
ornamental braid used on uniforms
Expressions with lace
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thin, decorative curtain made of lace fabric
She hung a lace curtain in the window to add a touch of elegance.
fasten shoes or clothing with laces
She laced up her sneakers before the run.
start eating eagerly
He laced into the steak as if he hadn't eaten for days.
add a small amount of something to a substance
She likes to lace her coffee with a hint of vanilla.
add a small amount of something to another thing
She laced the cake with rum.
secretly add something harmful to a drink
She was accused of trying to lace a drink.
intertwine the fingers of both hands with each other
She laced her fingers together and waited quietly.
clothing item fastened with laces
She bought a stylish lace-up for the event.
fine point lace made in Alençon, France
The wedding dress featured Alençon lace on the sleeves.
pillow lace from Brussels with sprigs on a net ground
She inherited a Brussels lace tablecloth.
shoes fastened with laces
He wore black lace-ups to the meeting.
off-white color resembling aged lace
The walls were painted in a shade of old lace.
flowering plant with lace-like white flowers
Queen Anne's lace grows abundantly in the fields.
decorative lace with silver threads
The dress was adorned with intricate silver lace.
process of producing lace fabric
Lace making requires patience and precision.
lace made by winding thread on bobbins
She learned to make bobbin lace from her grandmother.
type of delicate and ornamental lace originally from Chantilly, France
The wedding dress was adorned with exquisite Chantilly lace.
type of lace with open patterns
The dress was adorned with guipure lace.
small bug with lace-like wings feeding on plant sap
The lace bug can cause significant damage to broadleaf plants.
cushion for making hand-wrought lace
She carefully arranged the threads on her lace pillow.
type of fine bobbin lace from Mechlin, Belgium
The antique gown was adorned with exquisite Mechlin lace.
lace made by winding thread on bobbins
She admired the intricate pillow lace on the dress.
long, string-like seaweed found in cold seas, especially Chorda filum
Sea lace tangled around the rocks after the storm.
fine, delicate lace originally from Valenciennes, France
The wedding dress was adorned with exquisite Valenciennes lace.
Origin of lace
Latin, laqueus (noose)
Examples of lace in a sentence
The boot's lace snapped during the hike. The tablecloth was made of exquisite lace. She wore a lace shawl over her shoulders. The dress was adorned with delicate lace. The curtains were trimmed with lace. He laced his boots for the hike.
She laced the corset with care. She laced strips of leather into a sturdy basket. The artisan laced bright threads through the fabric. He laced his article with sarcasm. The novel is laced with historical references. She laced his drink with a sedative. He laced the coffee with whiskey. She laced her shoes with bright ribbons. The designer laced the jacket with silver chains.
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- French:lacet, lacer, ...
- German:Schnürsenkel, schnüren, ...
- Italian:laccio, allacciare, ...
- Spanish:cordón, atar, ...
- Portuguese:atacador, atar, ...
- Chinese:鞋带, 系, ...
- Japanese:ひも, 締める, ...
- Arabic:رِبَاط, رَبَطَ الأَرْبِطَةَ, ...
- Hebrew:שְׂרוֹךְ, לִשְׂרוֹךְ, ...
- Russian:шнурок, зашнуровать, ...
- Ukrainian:шнурок, зашнуровувати, ...
- Hindi:फीता, बांधना, ...
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