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
  • Construction plans indicate that China intends to demolish and rebuild a basement wall, placing officials and equipment just over three feet from critical fiber-optic cables.
    Bonny Chu, FOXNews.com, 14 Jan. 2026
  • The NuPhy wireless mechanical keyboard category shows how performance does not have to be tied to cables, even in competitive environments.
    Matt Emma, USA Today, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • The veil seamlessly transitions into sculptural braids, and the almost mythical look was topped off with perfectly clear glass tips over her natural nails.
    Marci Robin, Allure, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Her hair was styled in braids affixed into an intricate updo accentuated with a diamond clip and face-framing strands.
    Christina Perrier, InStyle, 11 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • State audits in 2025 of PG&E substations in the Bay Area that found problems including missing fire extinguishers, oil leaks, non-functional cooling fans, loose wires, holes where bolts should be, and birds nesting in electrical equipment.
    Ethan Baron, Mercury News, 7 Jan. 2026
  • To limit the number of stray wires on your desk, this lamp includes ports for both USB and USB-C charging cables.
    Kate McGregor, Architectural Digest, 6 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Satin ribbon laces, a ruched tongue, and blush pink suede play nicely against Puma’s classic sporty silhouette.
    Annie Blackman, InStyle, 16 Jan. 2026
  • The boot is also lined with leather and comes with 100 percent recycled PET boot laces.
    Riley Jones, Footwear News, 14 Jan. 2026
Noun
  • Whitewater rafting, kayaking, stand-up paddle boarding, zip lining, ropes courses, climbing, mountain biking, hiking, yoga, live music, festivals and seasonal ice skating.
    Bill Bootz, Charlotte Observer, 12 Jan. 2026
  • Images on social media showed five heads tied with ropes on two wooden posts on the beach in Puerto Lopez, a popular whale watching destination in the country's southwest.
    CBS News, CBS News, 11 Jan. 2026
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“Lacings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacings. Accessed 18 Jan. 2026.

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