laces
nounUK /ˈleɪsɪz/
US /ˈleɪsɪz/
Laces are the strings you tie to keep your shoes on.
She tied her laces before going for a run.
SYNONYMS
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Delicate decorative fabric with open patterns, often used for tablecloths or curtains.
The table was covered with a white lace tablecloth.
3. To fasten or tighten something by pulling strings through holes.
He laced up his boots tightly before the hike.
4. To add a small amount of something, often secretly, to food or drink.
The punch was laced with lemon juice.