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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
like
Adjective
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similar or the same
She's very like her mother.
Japan is becoming more like the U.S.
They were dressed in like manner.
like
Verb
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To be happy about someone or something; to think that someone or something is good.
I like good food.
like
Noun
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A like is something that you think is good.
Our own likes and dislikes are shaped by what our parents liked.
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At the end of a list of things, and the like means: and other similar things.
She's good at science, math, and the like.
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You use the likes of someone to show that you don't think that person is a good person.
You shouldn't be hanging around with the likes of him.
like
Interjection
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You use like, when you are trying to think about the right words.
He's really, like you know, uh... difficult.
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You use like when the information isn't exactly true.
We went there when we were like five years old.
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You use like when you are trying to make something sound softer.
OK, like, why don't you try going there.
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You use like before what somebody said.
So, I'm like, "What do you mean." And he's like, "you know what I mean."