nounπShareThat with which something is laced."A light lacing of rum goes into the cake batter."materialwearitemChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe tied or threaded laces that form a netlike pattern."The lacings on her old-fashioned boots created a beautiful, intricate pattern up her ankles. "materialstylewearappearanceChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareA beating as punishment; a hiding."After skipping school all week, the boy knew he was in for some serious lacings when his father found out. "actionChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareLagging, or cross-pieces placed to prevent ore from falling into a passage."The miners carefully secured the tunnel's ceiling with lacings to prevent loose rock from falling and causing a collapse. "geologystructuretechnicalChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe cords by which the boards of a book are fastened to the back."The old book's cover was falling off because the lacings that held it to the spine had frayed and broken. "architecturematerialpartbuildingChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
nounπShareThe knee of the head, or lace-piece, a piece of compass or knee timber secured to the back of the figurehead."The shipwright carefully inspected the lacings holding the figurehead's back to the hull, ensuring they were strong enough to withstand rough seas. "nauticalsailingpartvehiclestructureChat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
