lacing

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage
  2. noun a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
  3. noun the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows

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