lace

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of LACE

a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things <I had to replace the lace of my shoe because it kept breaking whenever I pulled the knot too tight>

Synonyms cable, lace, lacing, line, rope, string, wire

Related Words guy, halyard, lanyard, stay; bungee cord, whipcord

a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together <there will be gold lace decorating both sleeves of the new uniform>

Synonyms lace, lacing, plait, plat

Related Words rickrack (or ricrac), stripe; cornrow, dreadlock, pigtail, queue; braiding

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