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lace

noun verb

A delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns

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Word length
4
Starts with
L
Ends with
E
Contains
AC
Scrabble score
6
CEFR level
C1

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noun

  1. A delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns

noun

  1. A cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

verb

  1. Add alcohol to (beverages)

    “The punch is spiked!”

verb

  1. Spin, wind, or twist together

    “Intertwine the ribbons”

verb

  1. Draw through eyes or holes

    “Lace the shoelaces”

verb

  1. Do lacework

    “The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral”

verb

  1. Make by braiding or interlacing

    “Lace a tablecloth”

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Example Sentences

The punch is spiked!
Intertwine the ribbons
Twine the threads into a rope
Intertwined hearts
Lace the shoelaces
The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral
Lace a tablecloth

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