LACE Synonyms
There are 15 hypernyms of the word lace. (close relations)
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| Word | Save | More Find | Usage | Type | ||
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| braid | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • trimming used to decorate clothes or curtains verb • make by braiding or interlacing • decorate with braids or ribbons • form or weave into a braid or braids | ||||||
| enlace | verb, nounv, n | |||||
verb • spin, wind, or twist together | ||||||
| entwine | verbv | |||||
verb • tie or link together • spin, wind, or twist together | ||||||
| fortify | verbv | |||||
verb • make strong or stronger • enclose by or as if by a fortification • prepare oneself for a military confrontation • add nutrients to • add alcohol to (beverages) | ||||||
| interlace | verbv | |||||
verb • spin, wind, or twist together • hold in a locking position | ||||||
| intertwine | verbv | |||||
verb • spin, wind, or twist together • make lacework by knotting or looping • make a loop in | ||||||
| lacing | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage • a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) • the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows | ||||||
| plait | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a hairdo formed by braiding or twisting the hair • any of various types of fold formed by doubling fabric back upon itself and then pressing or stitching into shape verb • make by braiding or interlacing • weave into plaits | ||||||
| spike | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a transient variation in voltage or current • sports equipment consisting of a sharp point on the sole of a shoe worn by athletes • fruiting spike of a cereal plant especially corn • (botany) an indeterminate inflorescence bearing sessile flowers on an unbranched axis • a sharp rise followed by a sharp decline • a very high narrow heel on women's shoes • each of the sharp points on the soles of athletic shoes to prevent slipping (or the shoes themselves) • a sharp-pointed projection along the top of a fence or wall (or a dinosaur) • a long, thin sharp-pointed implement (wood or metal) • any holding device consisting of a rigid, sharp-pointed object • a large stout nail verb • stand in the way of • pierce with a sharp stake or point • secure with spikes • bring forth a spike or spikes • add alcohol to (beverages) • manifest a sharp increase | ||||||
| twine | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • a lightweight cord verb • spin, wind, or twist together • arrange or coil around • make by twisting together or intertwining • form into a spiral shape | ||||||
| lace up | verbv | |||||
verb • draw through eyes or holes | ||||||
