Laccio

Laccio is a masculine noun in Italian meaning a binding or fastening formed by a length of cord, string, or band used to tie, secure, or constrain. It can refer to a practical fastener, such as the lacci delle scarpe (shoelaces), or a strap or cord used to secure items, clothing, or equipment. The term can also denote a loop or noose that traps or restrains, a sense that appears in historical or literary contexts.

In medical language, laccio emostatico refers to a tourniquet placed around a limb to limit blood flow during certain procedures or emergencies. In everyday usage, the word covers any binding that keeps things together, from a leather laccio securing gear to a cord tying a package.

The plural lacci denotes multiple cords, laces, or bindings. Figuratively, laccio can express constraint or obligation, indicating something that binds or restricts someone or something in a broad sense.

Laccio is common in Italian vocabulary across domains such as clothing, crafts, medicine, and literature, carrying the core idea of a connecting or constraining loop made of flexible material. It is often contrasted with related terms like lace (laccio paired with lacci) and corda, depending on the material and purpose of the binding.