Lace

Pronunciation: /ˈleɪs/

Lace (noun)

  1. A thin strip of material used to tie shoes, usually passing through small holes.
  2. A delicate net-like fabric used as decoration on clothes or curtains.

Examples

  • The lace is loose, so the shoe feels unstable.
  • She tightens the lace before walking outside.

Lace (verb)

  1. To fasten something by pulling two ends of a string through holes and making a knot.
  2. To cover or decorate with thin lines or small pieces arranged in a pattern.

Examples

  • He laces his shoes carefully before the race.
  • They lace the boots tightly to stay comfortable.