lacing
/ˈleɪsɪŋ/
noun
- 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.
- 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.
- 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
- 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.
- 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.
- 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.
Synonyms