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• Substantiv, das einen Schnürsenkel zum Binden von Schuhen oder Kleidung oder einen feinen, durchbrochenen Stoff mit gemustertem Netzwerk bezeichnet.

A noun referring to a cord used to fasten shoes or garments, or a delicate decorative fabric with an open web of symmetrical patterns.

1. Shoe or garment cordA2formal

   A cord or string that is passed through eyelets or around hooks to fasten or tighten two edges, such as on a shoe or piece of clothing.

   Schnürsenkel

   • He tied his shoelaces tightly before the race.
   • The dress has a lace that cinches at the waist.
   • She replaced the broken lace on her boot.

   Synonymebootlacecordshoelacestringtie

2. Decorative fabricB1formal

   A delicate, open-weave fabric made from threads, often used for trimmings, clothing, or home decor.

   Spitze

   • The bride wore a beautiful veil made of white lace.
   • The tablecloth was trimmed with intricate lace.
   • She added a lace collar to the dress for a vintage look.

   Synonymelaceworkmeshnettingopenworktatting

• Verb, das bedeutet, etwas mit einem Schnürsenkel zuzubinden oder zu schließen, oder eine kleine Menge einer Substanz (z. B. Alkohol) in ein Getränk zu geben. Es kann auch bedeuten, etwas zu verflechten oder zu verbinden.

A verb meaning to fasten or close something using a lace, or to add a small amount of a substance (e.g., alcohol) to a drink. It can also mean to intertwine or interlace.

1. Intertwine or twist togetherB2formal

   To spin, wind, or twist strands together to form a cord or pattern.

   Zusammenflechten

   • She laced the ribbons through her hair.
   • The artisan laced the threads into a beautiful pattern.
   • He laced the rope around the post to secure it.

   Synonymebraidcrossentwineinterlaceintertwineinterweaveplaittwinetwistweave

2. Create by braiding or interlacingB2formal

   To make something by braiding or interlacing strands of material.

   flechten

   • She laced a basket from willow branches.
   • The craftsman laced a leather belt by hand.
   • They laced a net from thin cords.

   Synonymebraidinterlaceintertwineplaittwineweave

3. Do laceworkC1formal

   To perform the craft of making lace, a delicate fabric with open holes.

   Spitze klöppeln

   • She spent hours lacing a delicate doily.
   • The grandmother taught her granddaughter how to lace.
   • He laced a beautiful tablecloth for the dining room.

4. Draw through eyes or holesA2formal

   To pass a cord or string through holes or eyelets, as in shoes or clothing.

   Durch Ösen oder Löcher ziehen

   • He laced his boots tightly before the hike.
   • She laced the corset with a silk ribbon.
   • The child learned to lace his shoes by himself.

   Synonymestringthread

5. Add alcohol to beveragesB2informal

   To secretly or deliberately add a small amount of alcohol to a drink.

   Alkohol beimischen

   • He laced his coffee with whiskey to warm up.
   • The punch was laced with rum at the party.
   • She laced the tea with a splash of brandy.

   Synonymedoctorfortifyspike

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