Lace

n. 1 fine open fabric or trimming, made by weaving thread in patterns. 2 cord etc. passed through holes or hooks for fastening shoes etc. v. (cing) 1 (usu. foil. by up) fasten or tighten with a lace or laces. 2 add spirits to (a drink). 3 (often foil. by through) pass (a shoelace etc.) through. [Latin laqueus noose] lacerate flwsa,reit/ v. (ting) 1 mangle or tear (esp. flesh etc.). 2 cause pain to (the feelings etc.). .1 laceration preif(a)ni n. [Latin lacer torn]