lace — a delicate fabric made of threads in an open web-like pattern
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a delicate fabric made of threads in an open web-like pattern
Pronunciation (IPA): /leɪs/
Korean meaning: 레이스 천, 정교한 망사 직물
Korean pronunciation: 레이스 (강세: 레이스)
Example Sentences
- My grandmother taught me how to make lace doilies, but I can barely lace my own shoes without tripping.
- The wedding dress was adorned with intricate lace patterns.
- He decided to lace his coffee with a shot of whiskey after the terrible meeting.
lace
NOUN//leɪs//
a delicate fabric made of threads in an open web-like pattern
Delicate fabric with intricate patterns
Lace frames her face in this sacred place
🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
13세기 프랑스어 'las'에서 유래. 원래는 '올가미, 덫'을 의미했는데, 시간이 지나면서 '끈으로 묶는다'는 뜻으로 발전했습니다. 마치 올가미처럼 끈이 물건을 꽁꽁 묶는다는 이미지에서 나온 단어입니다.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My grandmother taught me how to make lace doilies, but I can barely lace my own shoes without tripping.”
“The wedding dress was adorned with intricate lace patterns.”
“He decided to lace his coffee with a shot of whiskey after the terrible meeting.”
“The curtains were made of delicate white lace.”
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