lace making

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Definition
  1. Noun:
    • The craft or process of creating lace by hand: "lace making" refers to the skilled activity or art form of producing decorative, openwork fabric using techniques such as looping, twisting, or braiding threads without the use of a machine.
Usage
  • "Lace making" is an uncountable noun used to describe the general craft or activity.
  • It is often discussed in contexts related to traditional crafts, textiles, history, and hobbies.
  • Example:
Examples
  • Noun:
    • The museum has a special exhibition on the history of lace making in the region.
    • Lace making requires patience, precision, and fine thread.
    • Several different tools, like bobbins and pins, are used in traditional lace making.
Advanced Usage
  • The term can be used attributively (like an adjective) to describe things related to the craft.
    • She attended a lace-making workshop last weekend.
    • The village is famous for its lace-making tradition.
Variants and Related Words
  • Lacemaker (n): a person who makes lace by hand.
    • The local lacemakers demonstrated their skill at the fair.
  • Bobbin lace (n): a specific type of lace made using bobbins to manage the threads.
  • Needle lace (n): a type of lace made using a needle and thread, without a foundation fabric.
Synonyms
  • Lacework: This can be synonymous with the activity of making lace, though it more commonly refers to the lace product itself.
  • Tatting: A specific technique for making lace with a shuttle, often used as a synonym for the lace it produces.
Related Phrases
  • To make lace: The verbal phrase describing the action.
    • Her grandmother taught her how to make lace.
Noun
  1. the act or art of making handmade lace

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