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Lacing Definition & Meaning

lacing
noun
  1. a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage
  2. a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
  3. the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

"Lacing" in song lyrics

See how lacing is used in real songs:

  • "ethnic cleansing benzing lacing"
    Aceyalone w/ Abstract Rude, Mikah 9 — Knownots
  • "Ain't no safe haven straight lacing"
    Mexicano777 f/ B.A., Tonedeff — Bums in the Alley
  • "tight lacing"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "lacing"

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Frequently asked questions

What does lacing mean?
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) the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
What part of speech is lacing?
Lacing is a noun.
How many definitions does lacing have?
Lacing has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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