Meaning
shoelace, lace, strap
- a narrow cord or strip used to tie footwear, clothing, or bundles
- a snare or loop used to trap animals
In a sentence
Mi sono fermato per allacciare il laccio della scarpa.
I stopped to tie my shoelace.
Dove posso comprare dei lacci nuovi per queste scarpe?
Where can I buy new laces for these shoes?
Questo pacco non ha un laccio abbastanza lungo per chiuderlo.
This parcel does not have a long enough cord to tie it shut.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| laccio | masculine · singular |
| lacci | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Most commonly heard in the plural 'i lacci' to mean 'shoelaces'.