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Lace: meaning, definitions and examples

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lace

 

[ leษชs ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

shoe

A cord or leather strip used for tying or fastening shoes.

Synonyms

fastener, shoelace, tie

Examples of usage

  • She tied the laces of her sneakers before going for a run.
  • The new boots came with colorful laces.
Context #2 | Noun

clothing

A delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern.

Synonyms

cloth, fabric, material

Examples of usage

  • Her wedding dress was made of intricate lace.
  • The tablecloth had a beautiful lace trim.
Context #3 | Verb

fasten

To fasten or secure with a lace.

Synonyms

fasten, secure, tie up

Examples of usage

  • She laced up her boots tightly.
  • He laced his fingers together in a gesture of frustration.

Translations

Translations of the word "lace" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น renda

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคซเฅ€เคคเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Spitze

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ renda

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะผะตั€ะตะถะธะฒะพ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ koronka

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒฌใƒผใ‚น

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท dentelle

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ encaje

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท dantel

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ ˆ์ด์Šค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฏุงู†ุชูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ krajka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤipka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่Šฑ่พน

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤipka

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ blรบnda

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผะฐั‚ะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒžแƒ˜แƒขแƒแƒœแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dantel

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ encaje

Etymology

The word 'lace' has a long history, dating back to the 13th century. It originally came from Old French 'las', which meant a noose or snare. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the cord used for tying or fastening shoes, as well as the delicate fabric made of yarn or thread. Lace has been used in fashion and clothing for centuries, adding a touch of elegance and beauty to garments. Today, lace continues to be a popular choice for bridal wear and decorative accents.

See also: interlace, interlaced, interlacing.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,068 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.