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LACING

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 9 meanings of the word Lacing.

Lacing - as a noun

A small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage

A cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
lace6
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
cord7
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
beating10drubbing14licking14thrashing16trouncing12whacking21
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
corporal punishment
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Lacing - as a verb

To fasten (something) with laces.

To add alcohol, poison, a drug or anything else potentially harmful to (food or drink).

To interweave items.

Example: "To lace one's fingers together"

To interweave the spokes of a bicycle wheel.

To beat; to lash; to make stripes on.

To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material.

Example: "Cloth laced with silver"

Example Sentences

"She admired the delicate lacing on her grandmother's wedding dress."
"The intricate lacing on the horse's saddle was handcrafted."
"He added a touch of elegance to the curtains with gold lacing."
"The ballet dancer's costume had beautiful lacing details."
"The antique book had exquisite lacing on its leather cover."
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Word Game Points

Is LACING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, lacing is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

LACING has a SCRABBLE points total of 9.

Is LACING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, lacing is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
LACING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 13.

Is LACING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, lacing is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
LACING has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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