lacing
ˈleɪsɪŋ
lacing: cord used to fasten shoes or garments
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Definition of lacing - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
clothingcord used to fasten shoes or garments
  • The lacing on his boots came undone.
shoelace tie
2.
fasteningact of tying or threading laces
  • The lacing of the corset took several minutes.
binding fastening tying
3.
textilesmaterial used for tying or threading
  • The lacing on the shoe was frayed.
cord string

Adjective

1.
patternedhaving a pattern of laces or lace-like design
  • The dress had lacing detail around the neckline.
lacy patterned
2.
chemistryRareinfused with a small amount of another substanceRare
  • The drink had a lacing of lemon.
imbued infused
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  • lacing: cord used to fasten shoes or garments
    cord used to fasten shoes or garments
  • lacing: material used for tying or threading
    material used for tying or threading
  • lacing: course of bricks for wall strengthening
    course of bricks for wall strengthening

Origin of lacing

Middle English, lacen (to fasten)

Terms with lacing included in their meaning

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fashion
formal leather shoe with closed lacing
clothing
tighten the waist by lacing a fitted undergarment
garment lacing
metal tip on a ribbon or cord for lacing garments
footwear design
leather boot or shoe style with open lacing, often sturdy
ankle boot
ankle-high boot with open lacing, often leather or suede
clothing
ankle-high boot with two or three eyelets for lacing
drug lacing
add cocaine to a substance
clothing
shoe with decorative lacing on the instep

Examples of lacing in a sentence

  • The intricate lacing added elegance to the dress.
  • The lacing on his shoes came undone.
  • She admired the intricate lacing of the dress.
  • The corset's lacing was intricate and beautiful.
  • She replaced the lacing on her boots with a colorful ribbon.
  • He enjoyed a lacing of whiskey in his tea.

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  1. French:lacet, lacé, ...
  2. German:Schnürsenkel, geschnürt, ...
  3. Italian:laccio, allacciato, ...
  4. Spanish:cordón, con cordones, ...
  5. Portuguese:atacador, atacado, ...
  6. Chinese:鞋带, 系带式的, ...
  7. Japanese:靴ひも, レース編みの, ...
  8. Arabic:رِباط, مُزَيَّن بِالأَرْبِطَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׁרוֹךְ, מְשׁוֹרֶכֶת, ...
  10. Russian:шнурок, шнурованный, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шнурівка, шнурований, ...
  12. Hindi:फीता, फीतेदार, ...
lace
leɪs
lace: cord for fastening shoes or garments
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Definition of lace - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
clothingcord for fastening shoes or garments
  • He tied his shoe lace tightly.
cord string tie
2.
textilesdelicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern
  • Her wedding dress was adorned with fine lace.
mesh netting
3.
decorationornamental braid used on uniforms
  • The officer's uniform had gold lace.
braid ornamentation trimming

Verb

tr.
1.
clothingfasten shoes or garments with laces
  • She laced her shoes tightly before running.
fasten secure tie
2.
craftinterweave items like threads or spokes
  • He laced the bicycle wheel with new spokes.
braid interweave plait
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  • lace: cord for fastening shoes or garments
    cord for fastening shoes or garments
  • lace: delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern
    delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern
  • lace: ornamental braid used on uniforms
    ornamental braid used on uniforms

Expressions with lace

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thin, decorative curtain made of lace fabric
She hung a lace curtain in the window to add a touch of elegance.
fasten shoes or clothing with laces
She laced up her sneakers before the run.
start eating eagerly
He laced into the steak as if he hadn't eaten for days.
add a small amount of something to a substance
She likes to lace her coffee with a hint of vanilla.
add a small amount of something to another thing
She laced the cake with rum.
secretly add something harmful to a drink
She was accused of trying to lace a drink.

Origin of lace

Latin, laqueus (noose)

Examples of lace in a sentence

  • The boot's lace snapped during the hike.
  • The tablecloth was made of exquisite lace.
  • She wore a lace shawl over her shoulders.
  • The dress was adorned with delicate lace.
  • The curtains were trimmed with lace.
  • He laced his boots for the hike.

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  1. French:lacet, lacer, ...
  2. German:Schnürsenkel, schnüren, ...
  3. Italian:laccio, allacciare, ...
  4. Spanish:cordón, atar, ...
  5. Portuguese:atacador, atar, ...
  6. Chinese:鞋带, 系, ...
  7. Japanese:ひも, 締める, ...
  8. Arabic:رِبَاط, رَبَطَ الأَرْبِطَةَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:שְׂרוֹךְ, לִשְׂרוֹךְ, ...
  10. Russian:шнурок, зашнуровать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:шнурок, зашнуровувати, ...
  12. Hindi:फीता, बांधना, ...

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