lacing

/ˈleɪsɪŋ/
noun
  1. A cord or string used to fasten something, such as a shoe or corset.
    • The lacing of the tent was frayed and needed to be replaced.
    • One of the lacing on his boot broke during the hike.
    • She replaced the old lacing on her corset with a new silk ribbon.
  2. The act or process of fastening with a lace or cord.
    • He watched the lacing of the net by the fisherman with interest.
    • The lacing of the shoes took longer than expected because the holes were small.
    • Proper lacing of the backpack ensures the weight is distributed evenly.
  3. A small amount of a strong alcoholic drink added to another beverage.
    • He added a lacing of rum to his hot chocolate.
    • She preferred her tea without any lacing of spirits.
    • The coffee had a lacing of whiskey to warm him up.
verb
  1. Present participle of lace; fastening or tightening with a lace or cord.
    • He spent the morning lacing the new boots for the hiking trip.
    • The sailor was lacing the sail to the mast.
    • She was lacing her running shoes when the phone rang.
  2. Adding a small amount of a strong substance, especially alcohol or a drug, to something.
    • They were lacing the punch with extra fruit juice to make it milder.
    • He was lacing his tea with honey for sweetness.
    • The chef was lacing the sauce with a hint of chili.
  3. Interweaving or threading something through something else.
    • The artist was lacing ribbons through the canvas for texture.
    • The gardener was lacing the vines through the trellis.
    • She was lacing the film strip into the projector carefully.
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