Lacing
['leɪsɪŋ] or ['lesɪŋ]
Definition
(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Lace
(n.) The act of securing, fastening, or tightening, with a lace or laces.
(n.) A lace; specifically (Mach.), a thong of thin leather for uniting the ends of belts.
(n.) A rope or line passing through eyelet holes in the edge of a sail or an awning to attach it to a yard, gaff, etc.
(n.) A system of bracing bars, not crossing each other in the middle, connecting the channel bars of a compound strut.
Typed by Anton
Definition
n. a fastening with a lace or cord through eyelet-holes: a cord used in fastening: in bookbinding the cords by which the boards of a book are fastened to the back: in shipbuilding the knee of the head or lace-piece a piece of compass or knee timber secured to the back of the figure-head: in mining lagging or cross-pieces of timber or iron placed to prevent ore from falling into a passage.
Typist: Susan
Examples
- The first process here is that of the ensign lacing machine, which puts a strong twine through the eyelets and ties it in an accurate manner. Various. The Wonder Book of Knowledge.
- The cause is usually attributed to drinking, but gluttony, tight lacing, nasal catarrh, chronic enlargement of the tonsils, exposure to strong sunlight, etc. William K. David. Secrets of Wise Men, Chemists and Great Physicians.
- Pulling them on again and lacing them to the very top, he proceeded on his way, more easy in his head than under his soles. Thomas Hardy. The Return of the Native.
- A pair of boot lacings, returned Jo, guessing and defeating his purpose. Louisa May Alcott. Little Women.
Checker: Melanie