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lacing

lacing

1 2.7
A cord threaded through holes to tighten a shoe or corset
  • noun
  • /ˈleɪsɪŋ/
translation icon : cordón
  • He adjusted the lacing of his sneakers to ensure they fit comfortably while jogging.
  • a front lacing
  • exposed lacing

And for two, like I was helping with the corset lacing at a certain point.

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Examples

  • The lacing on her new boots perfectly holds them snug against her ankles.

  • The dress featured intricate lacing down the back, adding elegance to its design.

  • And for two, like I was helping with the corset lacing at a certain point.

  • The next dress is a white dress and it is a haltered top and it has this lacing detail to it.

  • An oxford is any formal shoe with open lacing.

  • The exposed lacing of the red bodice, visible from the shiny black ribbon that closes its front, is the most curious feature of the outfit.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Front lacing exposed in this way was a rustic abnormality associated with folk and peasant costume.

    Academic text (2015)
  • These heads are held in place by an intricate lacing of leather strips in a mesh-like weave over the body of the drum.

    Academic text (2006)
  • What they've added: asymmetrical lacing that follows the shape of your foot, a wide toe box to allow your digits full contact for propelling you forward, and extremely high-quality materials.

    Blog text (25)
  • Asterion and his companions had been up early, belting tunics, lacing sandals, rubbing arms and legs with oil, as if getting ready for a day of sport.

    Fiction book (1995)

Synonyms

tie
vslacing
107 1.0

A piece of string or ribbon used to fasten things together

is specific to a threaded cord through eyelets for tightening rather than general binding
shoelace
vslacing
53 1.0

A thin string used to tie a shoe

focuses on the threaded cord and tightening rather than the tying action
lace
vslacing
30 1.0

A thin cord used to tie shoes by pulling it through holes

is the general term for that threaded cord and its fastening method
drawstring
vslacing
7 3.7

A cord in clothing or a bag you pull to make the opening smaller

is used through eyelets to pull edges together rather than inside a seam
shoestring
vslacing
3 1.1

A thin cord that you tie to keep a shoe on

emphasizes the standard cord and its fastening function rather than thinness
fastening
vslacing
2 3.9

A thing that holds two parts together so they stay secure

is a specific type of joining using a threaded cord through eyelets
bootlace
vslacing
1 2.7

A long lace used to tie boots through their eyelets

is similar but applies to shoes and garments as well, not just heavy footwear

Antonyms

6 3.4

Making something less tight or less strict

How Netlike

network
238 2.8
lacing
1 2.7

Surface Forms

lacing singular
lacings plural

Morphology

lacing = lace (semi-transparent) = lace + ing

The word is clearly built from 'lace' plus '-ing', but this noun sense is somewhat lexicalized rather than a fully predictable result of the suffix.

Etymology

Lacing comes from the word lace, which meant 'string' or 'snare', so a lacing is the cord you thread through eyelets to tighten a shoe or a garment.