"cable-lacing" meaning in English

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Noun

Forms: cable-lacings [plural]
Head templates: {{en-noun}} cable-lacing (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.
    Sense id: en-cable-lacing-en-noun-r6QejfUu Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Alternative forms

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