lacings

plural of lacing
1
as in cables
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things stopped briefly to tighten the lacing on his shoe

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2
as in braids
a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together the lacing on the uniform gives it a smart look

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Noun
  • Most companies have drawers full of cables, adapters and spare monitors nobody uses.
    Expert Panel®, Forbes.com, 30 June 2026
  • Dangers are still many, from accidental poisoning to electrical cables, Stojiljkovic said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 30 June 2026
Noun
  • Her golden locks were styled into a dramatic interplay of braids and twists, pinned low on one side to make room for her fascinator.
    Laura Scafati, Vanity Fair, 20 June 2026
  • Lightweight natural braids for hot weather For those who want their curls and coils up and out of the way this summer, consider natural mini braids or twists without extensions (also known as boneless braids).
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 18 June 2026
Noun
  • The wife of friend Isaac Leonard Ellwood suggested that two wires twisted together would hold the nail in place better — and the inexpensive yet effective design stuck.
    Kori Rumore, Chicago Tribune, 27 June 2026
  • There’s a spirit of exorcism in this approach, an implicit belief that certain loud sounds are more like elemental beings to be summoned than the logical result of wires and inputs.
    Jayson Greene, Pitchfork, 25 June 2026
Noun
  • The designer created the boots in a Derby version with laces and a Chelsea boot.
    Karla Rodriguez, Footwear News, 24 June 2026
  • Both the toe and ankle straps can be easily adjusted to create a secure fit, so there’s no need to fuss over buckles or laces.
    Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 23 June 2026
Noun
  • Guy ropes and stakes also come included.
    Olivia Young, Travel + Leisure, 26 June 2026
  • But another video showed Palestinians successfully using ropes to climb over the wall and disappear into Israel.
    Nirit Peled, New Yorker, 26 June 2026
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“Lacings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacings. Accessed 3 Jul. 2026.

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