Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

cable-lacing

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 2.61 in modern English

Syllables
ca-ble-lac-ing
IPA
18
Scrabble Score
11
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

Inflected Forms

cable-lacings (plural)

Questions

What does cable-lacing mean?
A technique for bundling and securing wire harnesses using waxed cord or flat tape, creating neat, flexible, and durable cable looms, especially in aerospace, military, and telecom industries, by employing running lockstitches to avoid crushing insulation, unlike zip ties, and to distribute pressure evenly, preventing wire damage and allowing for easy inspection.

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