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laces

The correct spelling is laces.

How to pronounce laces

noun

IPA: /ˈleɪ.sɪz/

Say it like: Las-es

The correct spelling is laces. A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread. Wp For example: "to lace one's fingers together"

Usage Examples

to lace one's fingers together

cloth laced with silver

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread. Wp
  2. 2.A cord or ribbon passed through eyelets in a shoe or garment, pulled tight and tied to fasten the shoe or garment firmly. Wp
  3. 3.A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net.
  4. 4.Spirits added to coffee or another beverage.

verb

  1. 1.To fasten (something) with laces.
  2. 2.To add alcohol, poison, a drug or anything else potentially harmful to (food or drink).
  3. 3.To interweave items.
  4. 4.To interweave the spokes of a bicycle wheel.
  5. 5.To beat; to lash; to make stripes on.

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