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Past tense for to interweave or cross one with another
“Sarah uses her right hand and a loom held in place by a blue ribbon to lace the threads.”
Past tense for to tie or fasten into a knot
“Without waiting to lace up his boots, he snatched his hat and strode off.”
Past tense for to scatter or intersperse among other things
“A virtuoso in his craft, Verrett has managed to lace bits of science into the soundboard.”
Past tense for to give or add flavor to by seasoning
“Lace it with spices, and maybe even a splash of cream.”
Past tense for to weaken or contaminate through the addition of impurities or substances
“If she thought him more than usually tired, she would furtively lace the concoction with brandy.”
Past tense for to adorn or mark with lines or stripes
“I lace the surface with fine white veins and give the gooseberry a matte finish.”
Past tense for to strike or hit repeatedly
“The mayordomo caught him, threw him back on the shore, and started to lace into him with a whip.”
Past tense for to pass (something) round a thing or person so as to encircle or enfold
Past tense for to apply perfume or a fragrant smell to
Past tense for to cut or divide into parts
Under the influence of alcohol
Containing a significant or excess amount of liquid or water
Containing one or more drugs or substances
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