Definition

Noun: 1. Ornamental work or fabric resembling lace: Refers to any delicate, openwork pattern or structure that is similar in appearance to lace fabric. This can be actual textile work or patterns in other materials. 2. The product or result of making lace: The lace fabric itself, especially when considered as a crafted item.

Usage and Examples

• The frost formed an intricate lacework on the windowpane.
• The artisan specialized in fine lacework for wedding veils.
• The iron gate featured beautiful lacework of swirling metal vines.

Advanced Usage

• Used metaphorically: Can describe any intricate, delicate, and interconnected pattern.
  • The capillaries formed a delicate lacework visible under the microscope.

Variants and Related Words

• Lace (noun): A delicate fabric made of yarn or thread in an open weblike pattern.
• Lace (verb): To fasten or tighten with a lace; to intertwine.

Synonyms

• Filigree
• Tracery
• Openwork
• Lace

Related Phrases

• Lacework of light: A poetic phrase describing patterns of light and shadow.
  • The sun through the leaves created a lacework of light on the forest floor.

Noun

1. work consisting of (or resembling) lace fabric