1
: the action of one that laces
2
: something that laces : lace
3
: a contrasting marginal band of color (as on a feather)
4
a
: a dash of liquor in a food or beverage
b
: a trace or sprinkling that adds spice or flavor
5
: a decisive defeat
Examples of lacing in a Sentence
stopped briefly to tighten the lacing on his shoe
the lacing on the uniform gives it a smart look
Recent Examples on the Web
He was similarly wowed by heel hold supplied by a combination of a lower BOA dial, internal ankle support, and reliable inner lining lacing.
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
What are your impressions on the inner and outer lacing systems?
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
The slim and figure-hugging design accentuates your curves, while the side lacings with metal eyelets and the rubber waistband add a unique and edgy touch to your outfit.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
Back on the street, eye-catching denim treatments include prints, corset lacing and embellishment.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
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Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
What are your impressions on the inner and outer lacing systems?
—Drew Zieff, Outside Online, 9 Oct. 2024
The slim and figure-hugging design accentuates your curves, while the side lacings with metal eyelets and the rubber waistband add a unique and edgy touch to your outfit.
—Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 5 Oct. 2024
Back on the street, eye-catching denim treatments include prints, corset lacing and embellishment.
—Alex Badia, WWD, 10 Sep. 2024
See all Example Sentences for lacing
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“Lacing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lacing. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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