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
  • Some of the latest incidents of accidental or suspected sabotage damage to undersea cables have even simply involved ships dragging their anchors across the seafloor.
    Jonathan M. Gitlin, ArsTechnica, 16 Apr. 2026
  • The finished bridge incorporates 4,851,700 rivets, 1,016,600 steel bolts, 931,000 tons of concrete and cables made from 42,000 miles of wire, with 552‑foot‑tall main towers, 199 feet of ship clearance at midspan, a five‑mile total length and an opening price tag of $100 million.
    Andy Morrison, USA Today, 15 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Marcano wore her hair in braids and smiled often.
    Sarah Stillman, New Yorker, 13 Apr. 2026
  • Protective styles like low buns or braids can also reduce frizz throughout the day.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The moon’s alignment with Pluto crosses wires.
    USA TODAY, USA Today, 11 Apr. 2026
  • Service on two Regional Transportation District light rail lines will be disrupted through early next week as crews replace 1,600 feet of overhead electrical wires, agency officials said.
    Katie Langford, Denver Post, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • These yellow faux-suede and mesh sneakers have the cutest retro look and come with a beaded charm on each shoe’s laces for an even trendier vibe.
    Natalie LaBarbera, PEOPLE, 14 Apr. 2026
  • There’s a time and place for laces; the airport might not be one of them.
    Katie Jackson, Travel + Leisure, 11 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • But as the match wore on, Hogan was sent into the ropes and hit Andre with a clothesline that knocked him down.
    Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 17 Apr. 2026
  • Nissan’s on the ropes and in the midst of a huge turnaround plan that will see the automaker shrink its product lineup from 56 to 45 models.
    Joel Feder, The Drive, 16 Apr. 2026
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“Lacings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacings. Accessed 20 Apr. 2026.

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