lacing in WordNet English dictionary

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