The difference between Lacing and Shoelace

When used as nouns, lacing means that with which something is laced, whereas shoelace means a lace used for fastening a shoe.

check bellow for the other definitions of Lacing and Shoelace

Lacing as a noun:

That with which something is laced.

Examples:

"A light lacing of rum goes into the cake batter."
Lacing as a noun:

The tied or threaded laces that form a netlike pattern.
Lacing as a noun:

A beating as punishment; a hiding.
Lacing as a noun (mining):

Lagging, or cross-pieces placed to prevent ore from falling into a passage.
Lacing as a noun (bookbinding):

The cords by which the boards of a book are fastened to the back.
Lacing as a noun (shipbuilding):

The knee of the head, or lace-piece, a piece of compass or knee timber secured to the back of the figurehead.