lace

A cord or ribbon used to draw and tie together two opposite edges, as of a shoe.

A delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern. Also called lacework.

Gold or silver braid ornamenting an officer's uniform.

To thread a cord through the eyelets or around the hooks of.

1. To draw together and tie the laces of.

2. To restrain or constrict by tightening laces, especially of a corset.

3. To add a touch of flavor to: "today's chefs love to lace their goods with lively, pronounced flavors" (David Rosengarten).

4. To add a substance, especially an intoxicant or narcotic, to: laced the eggnog with rum and brandy.

5. To add or intersperse with something in order to produce a certain effect: "Quacks now lace their pitch with scientific terms that may sound authentic to the uninformed" (Jane E. Brody).

To pull or pass through; intertwine: lace garlands through a trellis.

To trim or decorate with or as if with lace.

1. To add a touch of flavor to: "today's chefs love to lace their goods with lively, pronounced flavors" (David Rosengarten).

2. To add a substance, especially an intoxicant or narcotic, to: laced the eggnog with rum and brandy.

3. To add or intersperse with something in order to produce a certain effect: "Quacks now lace their pitch with scientific terms that may sound authentic to the uninformed" (Jane E. Brody).

To streak with color.

To give a beating to; thrash: laced his opponent in the second round.