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  1. 1. n. That which binds or holds, especially by being interwoven; a string, cord, or band, usually one passing through eyelet or other holes, and used in drawing and holding together parts of a garment, of a shoe, of a machine belt, etc. Source: opted
  2. 2. n. A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net. Source: opted
  3. 3. n. A fabric of fine threads of linen, silk, cotton, etc., often ornamented with figures; a delicate tissue of thread, much worn as an ornament of dress. Source: opted
  4. 4. n. Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage. Source: opted
  5. 5. v. t. To fasten with a lace; to draw together with a lace passed through eyelet holes; to unite with a lace or laces, or, figuratively. with anything resembling laces. Source: opted
  6. 6. v. t. To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver. Source: opted
  7. 7. v. t. To beat; to lash; to make stripes on. Source: opted
  8. 8. v. t. To add spirits to (a beverage). Source: opted
  9. 9. v. i. To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace. Source: opted
  10. 10. n. a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) Source: wordnet
  11. 11. n. a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns Source: wordnet
  12. 12. v. spin, wind, or twist together Source: wordnet

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