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lacing Definition

lac·ing (lās)

noun

  1. the act of a person who laces
  2. a thrashing; beating
  3. a cord or lace, as a shoelace
  4. gold or silver braid used to trim a uniform, etc.
  5. a small amount, as of liquor or a flavoring, added to something

lacing Synonyms

lacing

n.

bond, hitch, tie; see fastener, knot 1.

lacing Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • have: The Avantis have tunnel lacing that is quick to do up, which holds the shoe closely round the instep.
  • like: I also like the tunnel lacing, which is very easy and fast to use.
  • use: The three basic options are; not to do it at all, to use spiral lacing or to use sail ties.

Adjective modifier

  • tight: The act of tight lacing is as important as the end result.
  • red: The plumage is dark brown with a wonderful blend of orange / red double lacing viewed from the front.

Modifies a noun

  • system: The supple upper facilitates movement whilst the lacing system ensures that the foot is firmly secure.
  • hole: Tip: use a pipe cleaner dipped in resin to coat the inside of the lacing holes.

Noun used with modifier

  • tunnel: The shoes have D ring lacing too, which makes it harder to tighten the lower lacing than with the much superior tunnel lacing.
  • speed: With new updated speed lacing, Final version to have the top two fasteners to be lace ' hooks ' .
  • spiral: The three basic options are; not to do it at all, to use spiral lacing or to use sail ties.
  • compression: The sturdy shock cord compression lacing allows you to reduce the pack volume so it still carries the load tightly for shorter trips.
  • cord: The sturdy shock cord compression lacing allows you to reduce the pack volume so it still carries the load tightly for shorter trips.

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