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lacing
noun
a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
synonyms:
lace
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bootlace
a long lace for fastening boots
shoe lace
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shoe string
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shoelace
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shoestring
a lace used for fastening shoes
type of:
cord
a line made of twisted fibers or threads
noun
the act of inflicting corporal punishment with repeated blows
synonyms:
beating
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drubbing
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licking
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thrashing
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trouncing
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whacking
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flagellation
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flogging
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lashing
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tanning
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whipping
beating with a whip or strap or rope as a form of punishment
flagellation
beating as a source of erotic or religious stimulation
self-flagellation
self-punishment inflicted by whipping
horsewhipping
the act of whipping with a horsewhip
type of:
corporal punishment
the infliction of physical injury on someone convicted of committing a crime
noun
a small amount of liquor added to a food or beverage
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John Barleycorn
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booze
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hard drink
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hard liquor
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liquor
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spirits
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strong drink
an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented
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