13. lace to attack physically or verbally (usu. fol. by into).
Etymology: (1175–1225; ME las < OF laz, las&indirdesc; L laqueus noose)
Definition of 'lace'
Princeton's WordNet
1. (noun)lace, lacing a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
2. (verb)lace a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
3. (verb)intertwine, twine, entwine, enlace, interlace, lace spin,wind, or twist together "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"; "intertwined hearts"
4. (verb)braid, lace, plait make by braiding or interlacing "lace a tablecloth"
5. (verb)lace do lacework "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral"
6. (verb)lace, lace up draw through eyes or holes "lace the shoelaces"
7. (verb)spike, lace, fortify add alcohol to (beverages) "the punch is spiked!"
1. (noun)lace 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
2. (noun)lace a snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net
3. (noun)lace a fabric of finethreads of linen, silk, cotton, etc., often ornamented with figures; a delicate tissue of thread, much worn as an ornament of dress
5. (verb)lace 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
6. (verb)lace to adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver