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Definition of "lacing" []

  • Something that laces; a lace. (noun)
  • A touch of liquor added to a beverage or food. (noun)
  • Informal A beating or thrashing. (noun)

American Heritage(R) Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. Copyright (c) 2011 by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. Published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt Publishing Company. All rights reserved.

Use "lacing" in a sentence
  • "The New Meadowlands Stadium fans already have booed the 23-year-old, and cameras caught Mr. Coughlin lacing into Mr. Dodge last Sunday after his free kick — following a safety — barely went 50 yards."
  • "On Tuesday, VIBE caught up with the Tampa-based production trio-collectively, Rook, Kenny and Colione, who've made their name lacing Ross, Mary J."
  • "Mr. McNeill recalls lacing up a brand new pair of sneakers for a 100-mile race in 2004."