lacing
lacing Lexical Profile
lacing Game Scores & Validity
• noun
A cord, string, or ribbon used for drawing together and fastening the edges of a garment, shoe, or piece of equipment.
"The intricate lacing on the back of the vintage corset took several minutes to adjust."
A small amount of an added substance, such as alcohol or a drug, mixed into a food or beverage.
"The hot cider was served with a generous lacing of rum to warm the guests on a cold evening."
A structural network of intersecting cords, wires, or struts used for support, or a decorative pattern resembling such a network.
"The steel lacing of the historic bridge provided both aesthetic appeal and crucial structural integrity."
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Word Origin & Etymology
Derived from the verb 'lace', which stems from Old French 'lacier' (to entwine or lace), ultimately from Latin 'laqueare' (to ensnare).
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