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
  • Underneath it all, hyperscalers are pouring capital into subsea cables and terrestrial fiber on a scale historically reserved for telcos.
    Anthony Lobretto, Forbes.com, 25 June 2026
  • Researchers have shown that existing telecommunication cables can record bridge vibration signatures.
    Alex Krasnok, Scientific American, 25 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
  • Is a suspension cable losing its structural strength because its inner steel wires are rusting away?
    Alex Krasnok, Fortune, 21 June 2026
  • Since then, the city has touted its success in burying most of its wires while keeping rates competitive with other utilities.
    John Moritz, Hartford Courant, 20 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
  • Each sail corner has a D-ring and uses some combination of hooks, ropes or clips to anchor to the surface.
    BestReviews, Chicago Tribune, 19 June 2026
  • Scotland had the West Indies on the ropes in both innings.
    ABC News, ABC News, 18 June 2026
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