Word
lacing
Phoneticslac·ing
UK/lˈeɪsɪŋ/
Countable & uncountable
Definition
n. thin cords you use to tie shoes or boots, or the way you tie them.
n. thin cords used to fasten shoes, boots, or clothing, and the pattern in which they are tied.
Examples
“She pulls the lacing tight on her new boots.”
“He replaces the broken lacing in his hiking boots before the weekend trip.”
“The museum's display of Victorian corsets drew attention to the intricate lacing that shaped both fashion and ideas about the body.”
Examples
simple
“She pulls the lacing tight on her new boots.”
contextual
“He replaces the broken lacing in his hiking boots before the weekend trip.”
complex
“The museum's display of Victorian corsets drew attention to the intricate lacing that shaped both fashion and ideas about the body.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “lacing” in context.
Verb
01. adjust lacing
“You can adjust the lacing to make the shoe wider.”
verb + noun
02. lacing breaks
“The lacing broke just before the match started.”
noun + verb
03. lacing frays
“If the lacing frays, it will soon snap.”
noun + verb
04. lacing holds
“The new lacing holds well even on long hikes.”
noun + verb
05. replace lacing
“I need to replace the lacing on my old trainers.”
verb + noun
Adjective
06. crisscross lacing
“He prefers crisscross lacing because it holds the foot firmly.”
adj + noun
07. decorative lacing
“The jacket has decorative lacing along the sleeves.”
adj + noun
08. loose lacing
“Loose lacing makes the ankle unstable on rough ground.”
adj + noun
Noun
09. boot lacing
“Boot lacing should be firm around the ankle.”
noun + noun
10. length of lacing
“You need an extra length of lacing for high boots.”
noun + prep + noun
11. a crisscross style of lacing
“These trainers have a crisscross style of lacing.”
12. adjust the lacing for comfort
“She adjusted the lacing for comfort during the long walk.”
Synonyms
Word family
NOUN
ADJECTIVE
Related words
Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.B2 FirstIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.5.5–6.5TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 4.0–4.572–94TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.785–944
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- B2 · Upper Intermediate
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