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n. 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. A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net. A fabric of fine threads of linen, silk, cotton, etc., often ornamented with figures; a delicate tissue of thread, much worn as an ornament of dress. Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage. Alencon lace, a kind of point lace, entirely of needlework, first made at Alencon in ...