verbπShareTo fasten (something) with laces."She was lacing her sneakers before going for a run. "actionwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo add alcohol, poison, a drug or anything else potentially harmful to (food or drink)."Someone was lacing the office coffee with laxatives, causing a lot of problems. "fooddrinksubstanceactionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interweave items."The children were lacing colorful yarn through the holes in the cardboard to make a placemat. "actionprocessChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo interweave the spokes of a bicycle wheel."He spent the afternoon carefully lacing the spokes of the new bicycle wheel. "technicalvehiclemachineChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo beat; to lash; to make stripes on."The bully was lacing the younger boy with his belt. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
verbπShareTo adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material."cloth laced with silver"appearancestyleChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThat with which something is laced."A light lacing of rum goes into the cake batter."materialwearChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe tied or threaded laces that form a netlike pattern."The elaborate lacing of her corset was visible beneath the sheer fabric of her gown. "appearancestylewearmaterialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA beating as punishment; a hiding.""After skipping school for a week, the boy knew he was in for a serious lacing from his parents." "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLagging, or cross-pieces placed to prevent ore from falling into a passage."The miners reinforced the tunnel roof with lacing to prevent rockfalls. "technicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cords by which the boards of a book are fastened to the back."The book's delicate lacing held the pages firmly together. "structurematerialChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe knee of the head, or lace-piece, a piece of compass or knee timber secured to the back of the figurehead."The shipwright carefully inspected the lacing supporting the figurehead, ensuring it was strong enough to withstand the ocean's force. "nauticalpartChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading