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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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
  • Collapsible organizers made from recycled fabrics or hemp help corral groceries, cables, and gear, then fold flat when not needed.
    Melanie Marshall, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 Sep. 2025
  • Signals generally travel effectively at two-thirds the speed of light across fiberoptic cables.
    John Seiler, Oc Register, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Eli in blonde Viking braids with a purple chalice?
    Steven Louis Goldstein, New York Times, 8 Sep. 2025
  • The changing image in the mirror, bald patches emerging overnight, the braids that connected to your heritage no longer being an option, and the fear of it never coming back are just a small glimpse into what someone might go through.
    Alison Mann, SELF, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Unlike your conventional robotic models that rely on boundary wires, the Lymow One employs RTK (Real-Time Kinematic) and Vision AI navigation to map your lawn precisely.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 9 Sep. 2025
  • Sensors and software installed in wires can adjust electricity flows, which can add 20 percent or more additional capacity by enabling wires to safely carry more electricity when weather conditions allow.
    Brian Deese, Foreign Affairs, 9 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Featuring that familiar lacing system but takes a twist with the laces starting at the heel designed to be tied around the ankles like a pointe shoe — the shoe follows its name.
    Tiana Randall, Forbes.com, 1 Sep. 2025
  • This shoe’s low-profile Dual Li2 dials ratchet up a snug fit, outperforming older BOA systems and even laces.
    The Editors, Outside, 28 Aug. 2025
Noun
  • From pots, set into the waists, tendrils and leaves stretched up, while climbing ropes, woven through the belt loops and mounted on a wooden wall display, offered the illusion of a rappelling plant person.
    Jesse Wright, Chicago Tribune, 1 Sep. 2025
  • Thanks to a generous promontory, setting top ropes for beginners here is simple.
    AFAR Media, AFAR Media, 28 Aug. 2025
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“Lacings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacings. Accessed 11 Sep. 2025.

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