lace

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

ruСуществительное, обозначающее шнурок для завязывания обуви или одежды, либо тонкую декоративную ткань с ажурным узором.esSustantivo que designa un cordón para atar zapatos o prendas, o bien una tela fina decorativa con patrón calado.frNom désignant soit un lacet ou cordon servant à attacher des chaussures ou des vêtements, soit une fine étoffe décorative à motifs ajourés.deSubstantiv, das einen Schnürsenkel zum Binden von Schuhen oder Kleidung oder einen feinen, durchbrochenen Stoff mit gemustertem Netzwerk bezeichnet.ptSubstantivo que designa um cordão usado para amarrar sapatos ou roupas, ou um tecido fino e decorativo com padrão rendado.zh名词，指用于系鞋或衣物的细绳或带子，也指带有镂空花纹的精细装饰织物。arاسم يدل على شريط رفيع يُستعمل لربط الحذاء أو الملابس، أو على قماش رقيق مزخرف بنقوش مخرمة.

1. Shoe or garment cord A2 formal

   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.

   • 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.

   ruШнурокesCordónfrLacet (de chaussure)deSchnürsenkelptCordãozh鞋带arرباط الحذاء

   Sinônimos: bootlacecordshoelacestringtie

2. Decorative fabric B1 formal

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

   • 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.

   ruКружевоesEncaje decorativofrDentelledeSpitzeptRendazh蕾丝arالدانتيل

   Sinônimos: laceworkmeshnettingopenworktatting

• laces plural form
• laces' possessive plural form
• lace'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

   Sinônimos: 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

   Sinônimos: 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

   Sinônimos: 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

   Sinônimos: doctorfortifyspike

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

Variantes phrasal: lace intolace up