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• Sustantivo que designa un cordón para atar zapatos o prendas, o bien una tela fina decorativa con patrón calado.

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.

   Cordón

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbootlacecordshoelacestringtie

2. Decorative fabricB1formal

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

   Encaje decorativo

   • 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.

   Sinónimoslaceworkmeshnettingopenworktatting

• Atar 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.

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.

   Entrelazar o torcer juntos

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbraidcrossentwineinterlaceintertwineinterweaveplaittwinetwistweave

2. Create by braiding or interlacingB2formal

   To make something by braiding or interlacing strands of material.

   Trenzar entrelazando

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

   Sinónimosbraidinterlaceintertwineplaittwineweave

3. Do laceworkC1formal

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

   Hacer encaje

   • 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.

   pasar por los ojales

   • 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.

   Sinónimosstringthread

5. Add alcohol to beveragesB2informal

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

   echar alcohol en una bebida

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdoctorfortifyspike

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