lacer

• Substantivo que designa um trabalhador que amarra ou passa cadarços, cordões ou tiras em objetos como sapatos, bolas de futebol ou livros durante a encadernação.

A noun referring to a worker who laces items such as shoes, footballs, or books during binding.

1. Shoe lacerC1formal

   A worker who laces or fastens the laces on shoes during manufacturing.

   Passador de cadarços

   • The lacer carefully threaded each shoelace through the eyelets.
   • In the factory, the lacer was responsible for the final step of closing the shoe.
   • He trained as a lacer for a year before working on premium footwear.

2. Football lacerC1formal

   A worker who laces footballs (soccer balls or American footballs) to ensure proper shape and stitching.

   Passador de cadarços de bolas

   • Each football was passed to the lacer for final stitching.
   • The lacer ensured the laces were tight and secure on the ball.
   • An experienced lacer can finish a dozen footballs in an hour.

3. Book binder's lacerC1formal

   A worker who laces book covers during the binding process, attaching cords or tapes.

   Encadernador de cordões

   • The lacer threaded the cords through the spine of the book.
   • Before automation, every hardcover book required a skilled lacer.
   • The lacer's work ensured the book cover stayed attached for years.