noun Download 🔗Share That with which something is laced. Examples : "A light lacing of rum goes into the cake batter." material wear item Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The tied or threaded laces that form a netlike pattern. Examples : "The lacings on her old-fashioned boots created a beautiful, intricate pattern up her ankles. " material style wear appearance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A beating as punishment; a hiding. Examples : "After skipping school all week, the boy knew he was in for some serious lacings when his father found out. " action Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Lagging, or cross-pieces placed to prevent ore from falling into a passage. Examples : "The miners carefully secured the tunnel's ceiling with lacings to prevent loose rock from falling and causing a collapse. " geology structure technical Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The cords by which the boards of a book are fastened to the back. Examples : "The old book's cover was falling off because the lacings that held it to the spine had frayed and broken. " architecture material part building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The knee of the head, or lace-piece, a piece of compass or knee timber secured to the back of the figurehead. Examples : "The shipwright carefully inspected the lacings holding the figurehead's back to the hull, ensuring they were strong enough to withstand rough seas. " nautical sailing part vehicle structure Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
