lacing

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.

ruСуществительное, обозначающее небольшое количество алкоголя, добавленного в еду или напиток, шнурок для завязывания обуви или одежды, а также акт многократного избиения или ударов в качестве наказания.esCantidad pequeña de alcohol añadida a comida o bebida; cordón para atar zapatos o ropa; también, acción de azotar o golpear repetidamente como castigo.frNom désignant une petite quantité d'alcool ajoutée à un aliment ou une boisson, un lacet pour attacher chaussures ou vêtements, ainsi que l'acte de battre ou frapper à plusieurs reprises en guise de punition.deSubstantiv, 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.ptSubstantivo que designa uma pequena quantidade de álcool adicionada a comida ou bebida, um cordão usado para amarrar sapatos ou roupas, ou ainda o ato de bater repetidamente em alguém como punição.zh名词，指在食物或饮料中加入少量酒类；也指用来系鞋或衣服的带子，即鞋带或系带；还指连续殴打或抽打的行为，作为惩罚。arاسم يدل على كمية قليلة من الكحول تُضاف إلى طعام أو شراب، أو رباط يُشدّ به الحذاء أو الثوب، أو فعل الضرب المتكرر أو الجلد عقابًا.

1. Small amount of liquor B2 informal culinary

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

   • 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.

   ruНебольшое количество алкоголяesChorro de licorfrPetite quantité d'alcool ajoutéedeSchuss AlkoholptPequena quantidade de álcoolzh少量酒精arكمية قليلة من الكحول

   Synonyme: dashdramdropnipshotsplashtottouch

2. Shoe or garment cord B1 formal

   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.

   • 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.

   ruШнурокesCordónfrlacet (de chaussure, de vêtement)deSchnürsenkelptCordão de sapatozh鞋带arشريط الحذاء

   Synonyme: cordlaceshoelaceshoestringstring

3. Corporal punishment C1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruТелесное наказаниеesazotainafrflagellationdeKörperstrafe durch AuspeitschenptPunição corporalzh体罚arالعقاب البدني

   Synonyme: beatingdrubbingflogginglashingstrappingtanningthrashingwhipping

• lacings plural form
• lacings' possessive plural form
• lacing's possessive singular form

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.

ruГлагол, означающий завязывать или закрывать что-либо с помощью шнурка, или добавлять небольшое количество вещества (например, алкоголя) в напиток. Также может означать переплетать или соединять.esAtar o cerrar algo con un cordón o cinta, o añadir una pequeña cantidad de una sustancia (como alcohol) a una bebida. También puede significar entrelazar o unir.frVerbe signifiant attacher ou fermer quelque chose avec un lacet, ou ajouter une petite quantité de substance (par exemple de l'alcool) à une boisson. Peut aussi signifier entrelacer ou relier.deVerb, 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.ptVerbo que significa amarrar ou fechar algo com um cordão ou cadarço, ou adicionar uma pequena quantidade de uma substância (por exemplo, álcool) a uma bebida. Também pode significar entrelaçar ou unir.zh动词，指用鞋带或绳带系紧、系上某物；也指在饮料中掺入少量其他物质（如酒精）；还可指交织、缠绕或把东西连接在一起。arفعل يعني ربط شيء أو إغلاقه بواسطة رباط أو شريط، أو إضافة كمية قليلة من مادة ما (مثل الكحول) إلى شراب. كما قد يعني تشابك أو وصل الأشياء معًا.

1. Intertwine or twist together B2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПереплетатьesEntrelazar o torcer juntosfrentrelacerdeZusammenflechtenptEntrelaçarzh编织arجدل الخيوط وتشبيكها

   Synonyme: braidcrossentwineinterlaceintertwineinterweaveplaittwinetwistweave

2. Create by braiding or interlacing B2 formal

   To make something by braiding or interlacing strands of material.

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

   ruПлестиesTrenzar entrelazandofrtresserdeflechtenptTecerzh编织arجدل الخيوط

   Synonyme: braidinterlaceintertwineplaittwineweave

3. Do lacework C1 formal

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

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

   ruПлести кружевоesHacer encajefrFaire de la dentelledeSpitze klöppelnptFazer rendazh编花边arصناعة الدانتيل

4. Draw through eyes or holes A2 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruПродеть через отверстияespasar por los ojalesfrlacerdeDurch Ösen oder Löcher ziehenptPassar por orifícioszh穿线于孔arإدخال الخيط في الثقوب

   Synonyme: stringthread

5. Add alcohol to beverages B2 informal

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

   • 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.

   ruДобавлять алкогольesechar alcohol en una bebidafrajouter de l'alcool à une boissondeAlkohol beimischenptAdicionar álcoolzh往饮料中掺酒arإضافة الكحول إلى المشروبات

   Synonyme: doctorfortifyspike

• laced past participle
• laced past simple
• lacing present participle
• laces third person singular

Phrasal-Varianten: lace intolace up