lacing

• Cantidad pequeña de alcohol añadida a comida o bebida; cordón para atar zapatos o ropa; también, acción de azotar o golpear repetidamente como castigo.

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.

   Chorro de licor

   • 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.

   Sinónimosdashdramdropnipshotsplashtottouch

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.

   Cordón

   • 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.

   Sinónimoscordlaceshoelaceshoestringstring

3. Corporal punishmentC1formal

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

   azotaina

   • 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.

   Sinónimosbeatingdrubbingflogginglashingstrappingtanningthrashingwhipping

• 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

Variantes phrasallace intolace up