Word: LACING
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Definition of LACING
- To fasten (something) with laces.
- To add alcohol, poison, a drug or anything else potentially harmful to (food or drink).
- To interweave items.
"to lace one's fingers together"
- That with which something is laced.
"A light lacing of rum goes into the cake batter."
- The tied or threaded laces that form a netlike pattern.
- A beating as punishment; a hiding.
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
While its precise historical etymology is unclear, it conforms to typical English phonetic and structural rules.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "She described the concept as somewhat "lacing", surprising the rest of the board members."
- โข "The referee verified that "lacing" is a valid word under current dictionary rules."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
Try to save this word for placing next to open vowels to trigger parallel intersections and score double points.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 9 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 13 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is LACING a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is LACING worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in LACING? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing LACING:
- # the lacing effect
- # master of lacing
- # playing with lacing
- # in terms of lacing
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