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
  • The aging traffic lights suspended over an intersection will instead become cables stretched between poles with traffic signals attached to horizontal metal arms.
    Natalia Jaramillo, The Orlando Sentinel, 12 Mar. 2026
  • This is the old box of cables in your garage, that kind of technology.
    Matt Grobar, Deadline, 12 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Pick-and-drop braids were usually about three inches long, with loose waves or curls at the ends of the braids.
    Annie Blay-Tettey, Allure, 16 Mar. 2026
  • Fittingly, her goddess braids, done by hairstylist Coree Moreno using Bellami extensions, looked flawless.
    Kara Jillian Brown, InStyle, 16 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Robotic lawn mowers have promised hands-free yard care for years, but for many homeowners the reality has involved buried perimeter wires, complex RTK base stations, patchy coverage, and frequent rescue missions from tricky corners of the yard.
    New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Mar. 2026
  • Currently, crews are making sure the train controls and overhead power wires function safely.
    Eleanor Nash, Kansas City Star, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Our boot laces were broken and knotted, our tattered and ice-caked pants flapped around our legs, and at night our wet clothing froze stiff.
    Elwyn "Bud" Myers, Outdoor Life, 11 Mar. 2026
  • Garden clogs can be a lifesaver when navigating muddy garden beds or just taking quick trips in and out of the house (without having to stop to tie and untie laces every time).
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 3 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • The brand will also maintain a live-event presence, with placement on ring corner pads and ring ropes at all TBL events.
    Sportico Staff, Sportico.com, 13 Mar. 2026
  • It's reached by a rough, unpaved road and short, steep hike — so steep that previous visitors have left ropes in some spots for assistance.
    ABC News, ABC News, 12 Mar. 2026
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“Lacings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacings. Accessed 18 Mar. 2026.

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