lacing
noun
lac·ing ˈlā-siŋ 
1
: the action of one that laces
2
: something that laces : lace
3
: a contrasting marginal band of color (as on a feather)
4
a
: a dash of liquor in a food or beverage
b
: a trace or sprinkling that adds spice or flavor
5
: a decisive defeat
Synonyms
- cable
- cord
- lace
- line
- rope
- string
- wire
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
stopped briefly to tighten the lacing on his shoe the lacing on the uniform gives it a smart look
Recent Examples on the Web Round two of the Terrex Boa features a rebuilt upper with a wider feel, bolstered padded tongue, grit-compatible Boa trail dial fit system, and different lacing pattern. 
Adam Chase, Outside Online, 5 June 2020 The asymmetrical lacing system (not straight down the middle), won subtle comfort points – but the laces themselves are thick and springy, which reduced precision in the overall wrap. Outside Online, 27 July 2022 The biggest difference is in weight savings: small, cosmetic updates to the upper, such as a simplified heel construction, additional midfoot lacing holes, and more drainage ports shed nearly half an ounce for a lighter and trimmer feel. Cory Smith, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 The lacing system is elite—no more tying shoes and easy on-off with one hand. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 June 2022 But others reported the lacing locked down the foot securely enough to give plenty of confidence on a number of different types of terrain. Adam Chase, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2020 As a 16-year-old lacing up for Tranmere Rovers near Liverpool, the aggressiveness that differentiated Taylor in the sport exacted a painful price. Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2022 Rather than straps, the Newport H2 sandal has a 10-point fit bungee lacing that allows for easy adjustments and quick on and off —though that might not be the best for a truly custom fit. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2022 To accommodate Wakefield, Long created a special pregnancy corset that contained elastic sides and lacing. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 May 2022 See More
Adam Chase, Outside Online, 5 June 2020 The asymmetrical lacing system (not straight down the middle), won subtle comfort points – but the laces themselves are thick and springy, which reduced precision in the overall wrap. Outside Online, 27 July 2022 The biggest difference is in weight savings: small, cosmetic updates to the upper, such as a simplified heel construction, additional midfoot lacing holes, and more drainage ports shed nearly half an ounce for a lighter and trimmer feel. Cory Smith, Outside Online, 27 May 2022 The lacing system is elite—no more tying shoes and easy on-off with one hand. Halie Lesavage, Harper's BAZAAR, 23 June 2022 But others reported the lacing locked down the foot securely enough to give plenty of confidence on a number of different types of terrain. Adam Chase, Outside Online, 9 Dec. 2020 As a 16-year-old lacing up for Tranmere Rovers near Liverpool, the aggressiveness that differentiated Taylor in the sport exacted a painful price. Bryce Millercolumnist, San Diego Union-Tribune, 3 June 2022 Rather than straps, the Newport H2 sandal has a 10-point fit bungee lacing that allows for easy adjustments and quick on and off —though that might not be the best for a truly custom fit. Kevin Brouillard, Travel + Leisure, 31 May 2022 To accommodate Wakefield, Long created a special pregnancy corset that contained elastic sides and lacing. Jazz Tangcay, Variety, 26 May 2022 See More Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1
lacing 1 of 2
noun
1
as in wire
a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things stopped briefly to tighten the lacing on his shoe Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- wire
- cable
- rope
- lace
- cord
- string
- line
- stay
- guy
- lanyard
- halyard
- whipcord
- bungee cord
2
as in lace
a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together the lacing on the uniform gives it a smart look Synonyms & Similar Words
- lace
- braid
- stripe
- plait
- braiding
- plat
- rickrack
- ricrac
- queue
- pigtail
- dreadlock
- cornrow
lacing
2 of 2verb
1
as in weaving
to cause to twine about one another the gardener laced the shoots of ivy around the trellis to direct their growth Synonyms & Similar Words
- weaving
- braiding
- twisting
- mixing
- interlacing
- intertwining
- entwining
- plying
- writhing
- plaiting
- enlacing
- interweaving
- wreathing
- blending
- inweaving
- implicating
- platting
- pleaching
- linking
- intertwisting
- fusing
- joining
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- unwinding
- uncoiling
- untangling
- disentangling
- untwining
2
as in mixing
to scatter or set here and there among other things the decorator laced small mirrors among the knickknacks for added effect Synonyms & Similar Words
- weaving
- mixing
- inserting
- threading
- intermingling
- interlacing
- combining
- salting
- alternating
- interspersing
- mingling
- interweaving
- incorporating
- blending
- commingling
- wreathing
- integrating
- merging
- juxtaposing
- amalgamating
- embodying
- fusing
- assimilating
3
as in licking
to strike repeatedly laced the seaman's back with the cat-o'-nine-tails Synonyms & Similar Words
- licking
- lashing
- hiding
- pounding
- whipping
- batting
- slapping
- punching
- spanking
- hitting
- beating
- knocking
- doing
- battering
- attacking
- smashing
- slamming
- pelting
- chopping
- boxing
- paddling
- assaulting
- tanning
- bashing
- thumping
- raiding
- lathering
- clubbing
- thrashing
- smacking
- basting
- hammering
- flogging
- switching
- pummeling
- punching out
- swiping
- belting
- currying
- mauling
- working over
- pommelling
- buffeting
- pommeling
- whacking
- slogging
- storming
- slating
- whapping
- bludgeoning
- fibbing
- whaling
- birching
- tromping
- strapping
- beating up on
- pummelling
- whupping
- cracking
- walloping
- belaboring
- lambasting
- whopping
- wounding
- threshing
- bunging up
- drubbing
- cuffing
- rushing
- thwacking
- socking
- caning
- swatting
- lamming
- pasting
- clouting
- whamming
- busting
- flagellating
- leathering
- cudgeling
- goring
- laying on
- scourging
- messing (up)
- assailing
- roughing (up)
- maiming
- cudgelling
- lacerating
- clobbering
- blackjacking
- horsewhipping
- mangling
- rawhiding
- cowhiding
- mutilating
- whomping
- descending (on or upon)
- pistol-whipping
- jumping (on)
- pouncing (on or upon)
- besetting
- fustigating
4
as in spicing
to make more pleasant to the taste by adding something intensely flavored a savory dish laced with saffron and ginger Synonyms & Similar Words
- spicing
- flavoring
- saucing
- savoring
- seasoning
- savouring
- enhancing
- salting
- peppering
- aromatizing
- enriching
- perfuming
5
as in cutting
to alter (something) for the worse with the addition of foreign or lower-grade substances animal control fed the bear food laced with a sedative Synonyms & Similar Words
- cutting
- diluting
- loading
- thinning
- weakening
- adulterating
- poisoning
- dirtying
- infecting
- sophisticating
- manipulating
- polluting
- watering down
- extending
- soiling
- degrading
- spoiling
- tainting
- fouling
- contaminating
- counterfeiting
- debasing
- spiking
- attenuating
- tempering
- corrupting
- sullying
- doctoring
- fudging
- defiling
- befouling
- moderating
- cheapening
- misrepresenting
- falsifying
- envenoming
- tampering (with)
- faking
- qualifying
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- strengthening
- reinforcing
- fertilizing
- cleaning
- enriching
- improving
- augmenting
- fortifying
- reenforcing
- supplementing
- leaching
- filtering
- flushing
- enhancing
- purifying
- cleansing
- refining
- richening
- clarifying
- purging
- larding
- decontaminating
- distilling
- pasteurizing
- concentrating
- compacting
- condensing
- bettering