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
  • Keep all your charging cords and cables neat and organized in your bag or backpack with this convenient pouch.
    BestReviews, Mercury News, 26 Mar. 2026
  • The manager of the property told the officers that the apartment had been severely damaged, with electrical cables torn out of the wall.
    Dan Raby, CBS News, 26 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Her fresh braids were laid and neatly tucked under her signature paisley bandana, adorned by gems that reflected the strobe lights.
    DeMicia Inman, VIBE.com, 18 Mar. 2026
  • Red Bandana troubadour, braids like twin ropes lassoing eternity?
    Alex Suskind, Pitchfork, 18 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Novels pile up in a drawer; gizmos in medias res become nests of parts and wires.
    Joshua Rothman, New Yorker, 20 Mar. 2026
  • Copper is an essential material that is used in generating and distributing electrical power; cables, wires, motor windings, transformers and cooling equipment in data centers; and advanced manufacturing of consumer and defense products.
    Adam Charles Simon, The Conversation, 19 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • With their dainty low-profile and ballerina-style laces, sneakerinas offer endless playful styling possibilities.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
  • Besides, not everyone wore shoes with laces.
    Literary Hub, Literary Hub, 13 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Equally challenging is the five-hour nature trail at Masungi Georeserve in Rizal, which combines uphill climbing, a high-flying ropes course, and a series of hanging bridges in the jungle.
    Condé Nast Traveler, Condé Nast Traveler, 28 Mar. 2026
  • Many trends are broken with several others on the ropes.
    Jay Woods, CNBC, 26 Mar. 2026
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“Lacings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacings. Accessed 29 Mar. 2026.

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