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- pronunciation:
- leIs
- parts of speech:
- noun, verb
- features:
- Word Explorer
| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition 1: |
a fabric made of fine threads that has holes in it as part of the design.
Grandmother's tablecloth is made of lace.
- similar words:
- mesh
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| definition 2: |
a string used to hold together two edges; shoelace.
- synonyms:
- shoelace
- similar words:
- cord, string
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| related words: |
net |
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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.
The salesperson will lace the shoes for you.- synonyms:
- tie
- similar words:
- bind, fasten, hitch, secure
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| related words: |
flavor, tie, twist, weave |
| derivations: |
laceless (adj.), lacelike (adj.) |
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