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laccio — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • bond noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
  • drawstring noun A string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit).
  • loop noun A shape made by a line or path that curves back to cross or meet itself.
  • noose noun A loop of rope that tightens when pulled, most often associated with hangings or with the end of a lasso.
  • shoelace noun A cord or string used to fasten a shoe.
  • snare noun A trap, often a wire loop, used to catch animals.
  • thong noun A narrow strip of leather or other material used to fasten or tie things.

Senses

laccio is used for these senses in English:

  • drawstring A string or cord, encased in a fabric tube, with one or more small openings into the tube, on a bag or garment, allowing the item to be closed (as with a bag) or tightened (as with sweatpants or a bathing suit).
  • noose An adjustable loop of rope, such as the one placed around the neck in hangings, or the one at the end of a lasso.
  • shoelace A lace used for fastening a shoe.
  • snare A mental or psychological trap.
  • snare (music) A set of stiff wires held under tension against the bottom head of a drum to create a rattling sound.
  • thong (usually, in the plural, Australia) An item of footwear, usually of rubber, secured by two straps which join to pass between the big toe and its neighbour.

bond — full definition

  1. noun A certificate representing a loan to a government or company, which pays interest and repays the original amount later.
  2. noun An emotional connection or tie between people.
  3. noun A binding legal agreement, or a sum of money paid as a guarantee.
  4. verb To form a close connection with someone, or to join two things firmly together.

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