Lacing

Definitions

1. That with which something is laced.
2. The tied or threaded laces that form a netlike pattern.
3. A beating as punishment; a hiding.
4. Lagging, or cross-pieces placed to prevent ore from falling into a passage.
5. The cords by which the boards of a book are fastened to the back.
6. The knee of the head, or lace-piece, a piece of compass or knee timber secured to the back of the figurehead.

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Examples

“A light⟳ lacing of rum goes into the cake batter.”

“A light⟳ lacing of paracord binds the pack⟳ together.”

“The Nelson family chauffeur, Ed, told me that Steven was missing. Ed was angry that the kid had run⟳ off, and he said when he got his hands on him he was going to give⟳ him a good lacing[…]”

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