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- [ley-sing]
- /ˈleɪ sɪŋ/
- /leɪs/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ley-sing]
- /ˈleɪ sɪŋ/
Definitions of lacing word
- noun lacing a netlike ornamental fabric made of threads by hand or machine. 1
- noun lacing a cord or string for holding or drawing together, as when passed through holes in opposite edges. 1
- noun lacing ornamental cord or braid, especially of gold or silver, used to decorate uniforms, hats, etc. 1
- noun lacing a small amount of alcoholic liquor or other substance added to food or drink. 1
- verb with object lacing to fasten, draw together, or compress by or as if by means of a lace. 1
- verb with object lacing to pass (a cord, leather strip, etc.), as through holes. 1
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Origin of lacing
First appearance:
before 1350 One of the 20% oldest English words
Middle English word dating back to 1350-1400; See origin at lace, -ing1
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Parts of speech for Lacing
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
lacing popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 79% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
lacing usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for lacing
noun lacing
- defeat — If you defeat someone, you win a victory over them in a battle, game, or contest.
- downthrow — a throwing down or being thrown down; overthrow.
- thrashing — an act or instance of thrashing; beating; blow.
- subjugation — the act, fact, or process of subjugating, or bringing under control; enslavement: The subjugation of the American Indians happened across the country.
- ko — a knockout in boxing.
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Matching words
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