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Meaning of lace up

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

lace

Pronunciation:/leɪs//leɪs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread. Wp

  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. A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net.

  4. Spirits added to coffee or another beverage.

lace

Pronunciation:/leɪs//leɪs/

verb

Definitions

  1. To fasten (something) with laces.

  2. To add alcohol, poison, a drug or anything else potentially harmful to (food or drink).

  3. To interweave items.

    Example: to lace one's fingers together

  4. To interweave the spokes of a bicycle wheel.