noun
lace
LAYS/leɪs/
Delicate fabric made of threads arranged in an open pattern.
The delicate lace forms an open floral pattern over the pale blue backing.
Etymology
Latin laqueus meant a noose or snare. The English word developed through cord or thread to ornamental braid, then to fine fabric made as a patterned open net.
In context
Lace trim is sewn on top of garment with underside of fabric trimmed away.
More examples
- She sewed lace around the collar.
- The curtains were made of delicate white lace.
- His grandmother taught him to make lace by hand.
Forms
lace · laces
Similar words
- netting
- Usually a simpler open mesh without lace's decorative pattern.
- embroidery
- Stitches decoration onto fabric rather than forming an open fabric itself.