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/
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
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Lace derives from 13th-century Old French 'las', meaning 'snare' or 'noose'. The semantic evolution reflects the image of cords binding objects tightly, as a snare would—the word gradually developed to mean 'to fasten or bind with a cord or string'.
Breakdown
Old French 'las' (snare, noose) → Middle English 'lace' (to bind, fasten). The root relates to Latin 'laqueus' (noose), with the binding action becoming the primary modern sense.
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📝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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