lace

n.

1. Ornamental threadwork

   edging, trimming, banding, border, tatting, needlework, insertion, ornament, mesh, tissue, net; see also decoration 2.

   Types of lace include: needle-point, Valenciennes, tulle, bobbin, pillow, Venetian, flat, Venetian point, Alençon, Alostlace, bone, cutwork, merletti a piombini (Italian), reticella, point d'esprit, torchon, macramé, blond, d'Angleterre, Mechlin, Brussels, point de Gaze, Duchesse, point appliqué, Bruges, Binche, filet, plat appliqué, English, Irish crochet, Limerick, Carrickmacross, passementerie, guipure.

2. Material for binding through openings

   thong, cord, band, shoelace; see rope, thread.

lace

v.