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lacing definition

lac·ing (lās′iŋ)

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

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lacing Synonyms

lacing

n.

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


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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.

Adjective modifier

  • tight: The act of tight lacing is as important as the end result.

Modifies a noun

  • system: The supple upper facilitates movement whilst the lacing system ensures that the foot is firmly secure.

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.
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