lace trimming
1trimming — [[t]trɪ̱mɪŋ[/t]] trimmings 1) N VAR: usu supp N The trimming on something such as a piece of clothing is the decoration, for example along its edges, that is in a different colour or material. ...the lace trimming on her satin nightgown. Syn:… …
2trimming — noun 1) a black dress with lace trimming See trim 2. 1) 2) (trimmings) roast turkey with all the trimmings Syn: accompaniments, extras, frills, fixings, accessories, accoutrements, trappings …
3trimming — noun 1) a black dress with lace trimming Syn: decoration, ornamentation, adornment, borders, edging, piping, fringes, frills 2) (trimmings) Syn: accompaniments, extras …
4lace — [lās] n. [ME las < OFr las, laz < L laqueus, a noose, snare, trap < IE base * lēk > OE læla, a whip] 1. a string, ribbon, etc. used to draw together and fasten the parts of a shoe, corset, etc. by being drawn through eyelets or over… …
5lace — [n1] netted material appliqué, banding, border, crochet, edging, filigree, mesh, net, netting, openwork, ornament, tatting, threadwork, tissue, trim, trimming; concept 473 lace [n2] string used to connect band, cord, rope, shoelace, thong, thread …
6lace — noun 1》 a fine open fabric of cotton or silk made by looping, twisting, or knitting thread in patterns, used especially as a trimming. ↘braid used for trimming, especially on military dress uniforms. 2》 a cord or leather strip passed through… …
7lace — n. & v. n. 1 a fine open fabric, esp. of cotton or silk, made by weaving thread in patterns and used esp. to trim blouses, underwear, etc. 2 a cord or leather strip passed through eyelets or hooks on opposite sides of a shoe, corsets, etc.,… …
8lace — I. verb (laced; lacing) Etymology: Middle English, from Anglo French lacer, from Latin laqueare to ensnare, from laqueus Date: 13th century transitive verb 1. to draw together the edges of by or as if by a lace passed through eyelets < laces her… …
9lace — n 1. tatting, lacework, crochet, needlework, fancywork; openwork, network, net, netting, mesh work, mesh, filigree, web, cobweb, Zool. webbing; arabesque, ornamentation, decoration, embellishment, adornment; ribbon, braid, braiding, cordon, trim …
10lace — I (New American Roget s College Thesaurus) n. cord, lacing; braid; openwork, network. See ornament. v. t. weave, twine; interlace; bind, tie; flavor, mix, spike; informal, whip, lash. See mixture, crossing, punishment. II (Roget s IV) n. 1.… …
