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lace sth up

phrasal verb with lace
 
 
/leɪs/ verb [T]

Definition

to fasten shoes, boots, or a piece of clothing by tying the laces: She can lace up her shoes and she's only five! lace-up shoesFastening clothing and textiles
(Definition of lace sth up from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

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