lac|ing

lac|ing
lac|ing «LAY sihng», noun.
1. a cord, string, or the like, for pulling or holding something together: »

My boot became loose when its lacing broke.

2. gold or silver braid used for trimming.
3. streaked coloration, as of flowers or plumage or fur: »

pale-rose petals with red-rose lacings.

4. Informal. a lashing; beating; thrahing: »

The sound lacing which the young rascal should inevitably receive (Henry Vizetelly).

5. a) a dash of brandy, whiskey, or other alcoholic beverage: »

Irish coffee…has its heart in a goodly lacing of Irish whisky (Nan Ickeringill).

 b) Figurative: »

Liberal lacings of sex fail to bring these cardboard characters alive (Oscar Handlin).


Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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