lacing

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of LACING

a length of braided, flexible material that is used for tying or connecting things <stopped briefly to tighten the lacing on his shoe>

Synonyms cable, lace, lacing, line, rope, string, wire

Related Words guy, halyard, lanyard, stay; bungee cord, whipcord

a length of something formed of three or more strands woven together <the lacing on the uniform gives it a smart look>

Synonyms lace, lacing, plait, plat

Related Words rickrack (or ricrac), stripe; cornrow, dreadlock, pigtail, queue; braiding

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