cable-lacing

noun

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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Meanings

nouncable-lacing (plural cable-lacings)

plural cable-lacings

  1. 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.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
cord-lacing
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Chicago

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