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Definition of Lace up
1. Verb. Draw through eyes or holes. "Lace the shoelaces"
Generic synonyms: Bind, Tie
Entails: Fasten, Fix, Secure
Specialized synonyms: Relace
Derivative terms: Lace, Lacer, Lacing
Definition of Lace up
1. Verb. (transitive) To fasten the laces of something. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Lexicographical Neighbors of Lace Up
Literary usage of Lace up
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Camp Craft: Modern Practice and Equipment by Warren Hastings Miller (1915)
"I did not tell the erstwhile sceptics that the experiment was a partial failure,
because the 26-inch quilting was not wide enough to lace up and yet leave ..."
2. Known to the Police by Thomas Holmes (1908)
"Did you have buttons or lace- up ?" " Lace-up, sir." " That's right. Lift up the
front of your dress. I want to see whether the shopman has given you a good ..."
3. Peter Parley's Annual by William Martin (1859)
"Come here, and lace up my boots." Neddy turned his head, to see whom Hector was
addressing. " Come and lace up my boots, you spalpeen," reiterated Hector. ..."
4. South Australia: Its History, Resources, and Productions by William Harcus (1876)
"... Is. 6d.; strong lace-up, 2s.; finishing Wellingtons and riding boots,
2s.; half-wellingtons, Is. Qd.; side-springs, Is. 6d.; strong lace-up, 9d. ..."
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