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lacing

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Lacing (noun) means the cord or string used to fasten something by lacing it up.

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1
The cord or string used to fasten something by lacing it up.
"A light lacing of paracord binds the pack together."
"A light lacing of rum goes into the cake batter."
2
A set of laces threaded together to make a pattern like a net.
3
(informal) A hard beating given as punishment.
4
Crosswise pieces of timber fitted to stop ore falling into a mine passage.
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What is the meaning of lacing?
"lacing" (noun) means the cord or string used to fasten something by lacing it up.
What is another word for lacing?
Other words for "lacing" include beating, drubbing, whacking, licking, lace, thrashing.
What are the different meanings of lacing?
"lacing" has 3 main meanings: 1. The cord or string used to fasten something by lacing it up; 2. A set of laces threaded together to make a pattern like a net; 3. (informal) A hard beating given as punishment.

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