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
  • Most of these require local area network (LAN) cables that can get tangled, says Narukiyo.
    Katherine Bourzac, IEEE Spectrum, 2 Apr. 2026
  • At the moment, the Iran war doesn't seem likely to derail the multiyear AI data center buildout, meaning the demand for Corning's fiber optic cables should remain robust.
    Zev Fima, CNBC, 2 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Protective styles like low buns or braids can also reduce frizz throughout the day.
    Lydia Patrick, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026
  • Ortiz appeared at the hearing behind glass in a custody area, wearing yellow jail clothes with her blond hair in braids, according to AP News.
    Edward Segarra, USA Today, 25 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Little Betsy, the artist of the family, paints all of our red, green, and blue electrical wires by hand.
    Jed Feiman, New Yorker, 6 Apr. 2026
  • Plan your plantings so no nearby tree or shrub will ever grow tall enough to snag any of those wires, even in a windy storm.
    Beth Botts, Chicago Tribune, 5 Apr. 2026
Noun
  • Other details include organic cotton laces and a 100 percent cork insole.
    Alexandra Harrell, Sourcing Journal, 26 Mar. 2026
  • With their dainty low-profile and ballerina-style laces, sneakerinas offer endless playful styling possibilities.
    Amanda Le, InStyle, 14 Mar. 2026
Noun
  • Close to Rocky Mountain National Park, this all-inclusive guest ranch has everything from classic ranch activities like trail rides to surprising options such as a ropes course and zip line.
    Julie Bielenberg, USA Today, 4 Apr. 2026
  • Dupont brewed a variety of beers from the very beginning, but by the 1970s, saison was on the ropes, representing only about 2% of the company’s sales, while no one else was brewing it.
    Jay R. Brooks, Mercury News, 3 Apr. 2026
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“Lacings.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/lacings. Accessed 7 Apr. 2026.

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