lace

Entry Definition
snowshoe lace
s/he ties or laces or wires it together; s/he bolts or screws it together
s/he ties h/ shut, buttons h/ up
leather lacing, thong, strap
s/he takes it apart by unscrewing (screws, bolts, etc.), unsnapping, unlacing, etc.
s/he laces h/ up (threads laces through h/)
s/he laces it up (corset, etc.); s/he screws it onto something (bolt, nut, etc.)
(shoe) s/he is laced tightly; (horse, dog) s/he is securely harnessed; (equipment, mechanical device) it is sturdy, is strongly built, is tightly rigged