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- pronunciation:
- leIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Combinations (noun, verb), Word Explorer
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noun |
| definition 1: |
a cloth made of fine threads that has holes in it as part of the design.
Grandmother's tablecloth is made of lace.
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| definition 2: |
a string used to hold two edges together.
She has white laces in her shoes.
- synonyms:
- shoelace
- similar words:
- cord, string
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| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
laces, lacing, laced |
| definition: |
to tie together with a string passed through holes in two edges.
Lace your shoes so that they stay on your feet.- synonyms:
- tie
- similar words:
- bind, fasten
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| related words: |
flavor, twist |
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| derivations: |
laceless (adj.), lacelike (adj.) |
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