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lace
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verb
(= intertwine, twine)
spin,wind, or twist together
intertwine the ribbons
Twine the threads into a rope
intertwined hearts
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verb
draw through eyes or holes
lace the shoelaces
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verb
do lacework
The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral
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noun
a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
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noun
a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
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verb
(= spike)
add alcohol to (beverages)
the punch is spiked!
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verb
(= braid)
make by braiding or interlacing
lace a tablecloth
buttons
noun
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The dung of sheep.
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A remote control.
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(colloquial, dated) A boy servant, or page.
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(slang) A policeman.