lacings

Definition of lacingsnext
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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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
  • As the blades spin, cables carry electricity to the ground.
    Jackie Flynn Mogensen, Scientific American, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Without the original console, compatible cables, and controllers, these items rarely find buyers.
    Nafeesah Allen, Better Homes & Gardens, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • Formulated with natural ingredients such as shea butter, oils, and extracts to hydrate, define, and protect hair, these products work well for braids, wash-and-gos, and twist-outs.
    Kieaundria Bellamy, InStyle, 21 Feb. 2026
  • Rogers is described as a Black girl, about 3 feet tall, with a thin build, brown eyes and brown hair worn in braids.
    Rey Covarrubias Jr, AZCentral.com, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • The Cadence travel system is also imperative to keeping things like jewelry, wires, and toiletries ready to go, too.
    Claire Gallam, Travel + Leisure, 22 Feb. 2026
  • Winds gusts could reach as high as 50 mph on Sunday evening potentially downing trees and wires, according to AccuWeather.
    Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 21 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • My favorite part is the contrasting laces, but the sneakers have plenty of other selling points, like a comfy memory foam insole and a luxe-looking suede exterior.
    Melony Forcier, Travel + Leisure, 19 Feb. 2026
  • Continuing the direct crossover, the tongue, laces and lining are rendered in white.
    Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 19 Feb. 2026
Noun
  • More than a dozen candidates are running to replace her in Georgia's 14th congressional district, including one Democrat who knows the ropes.
    Irene Wright, USA Today, 19 Feb. 2026
  • The tower was hand-painted by a crew of men, suspended by ropes, connected to pickup trucks 160 feet below them.
    Stephanie Threinen, Austin American Statesman, 19 Feb. 2026
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“Lacings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacings. Accessed 26 Feb. 2026.

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