LAC

n. a natural sticky substance produced by insects, used to make varnish or shiny coatings.

n. a resinous secretion of the scale insect Kerria lacca, used commercially to produce shellac and lacquer.

“The craftsman used a layer of lac to give the wooden box a deep, red shine.”

“Historically, the harvesting of lac was a significant industry in Southeast Asia, providing the raw material for high-quality traditional varnishes.”

Technical

n. a short way to say 'laceration', which means a deep cut in the skin.

n. a colloquial clipping of 'laceration', referring to a jagged wound or tear in the flesh.

“The doctor had to clean a small lac on the boy's forehead after he fell.”

“The emergency room physician noted a three-centimetre lac on the patient's forearm that required several sutures to close properly.”

Informal · Technical

n. Stands for Looked-After Children.

n. Abbreviation for Looked-After Children; used in social work to describe minors in the care of local authorities.

“The new government policy aims to provide better educational support for LAC.”

“Social services conducted a comprehensive review of the housing conditions for LAC within the borough to ensure compliance with safety standards.”

British English · Formal

n. Stands for Line of Actual Control.

n. Abbreviation for Line of Actual Control; refers to the effective border between India and China.

“Soldiers from both countries are stationed along the LAC in the mountains.”

“Diplomatic tensions escalated following reports of unauthorized movements near the LAC, prompting both nations to increase their military presence in the region.”

Formal

n. a slang name for a Cadillac car.

n. a slang clipping of Cadillac, typically used in informal or urban contexts.

“He spent all his savings on a classic black Lac with chrome wheels.”

“The music video featured several vintage Lacs cruising through the city streets at night.”

American English · Slang