| • | 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. |
| • | A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net. |
| • | 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. |
| • | Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage. |
| • | 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. |
| • | To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver. |
| • | To beat; to lash; to make stripes on. |
| • | To add spirits to (a beverage). |
| • | To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace. |
