lacing

• Substantiv, das eine kleine Menge Alkohol bezeichnet, die Essen oder einem Getränk zugesetzt wird, ein Band zum Schnüren von Schuhen oder Kleidung sowie das wiederholte Schlagen oder Schlagen als Strafe.

A noun referring to a small amount of liquor added to food or drink, a cord used to fasten shoes or garments, or the act of beating or striking repeatedly as a punishment.

1. Small amount of liquorB2informalculinary

   A small quantity of an alcoholic drink added to food or a beverage to enhance flavor.

   Schuss Alkohol

   • He added a lacing of rum to the fruit punch.
   • The coffee had a subtle lacing of whiskey.
   • She prefers her hot chocolate with a lacing of brandy.

   Synonymedashdramdropnipshotsplashtottouch

2. Shoe or garment cordB1formal

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

   Schnürsenkel

   • The lacing on his boots was worn and frayed.
   • She replaced the lacing on her corset with a silk ribbon.
   • The lacing of the shoe came undone during the race.

   Synonymecordlaceshoelaceshoestringstring

3. Corporal punishmentC1formal

   The act of inflicting physical punishment by striking repeatedly, often with a whip or belt.

   Körperstrafe durch Auspeitschen

   • In the past, lacing was a common form of discipline in some schools.
   • The prisoner received a severe lacing for his escape attempt.
   • Historical accounts describe lacing as a brutal punishment.

   Synonymebeatingdrubbingflogginglashingstrappingtanningthrashingwhipping

• 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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