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| ant lion |
any of several lace-winged insects whose larvae dig holes in which they trap ants or other insects for food. |
| baby doll |
(often pl.) a pajama set consisting of a short, loose-fitting nightgown, often decorated with ribbons, lace, or ruffles, and a matching panty. [1/4 definitions] |
| beading |
lacelike looped edging, or openwork lace trimming through which a ribbon can be run, as on a garment or cloth furnishings. [1/4 definitions] |
| bullion |
a trimming of silver or gold threads or lace. [1/2 definitions] |
| doily |
a small decorative mat, often of embroidery or lace, used as a protective cover on furniture or dishes. |
| enlace |
to encircle, bind, or wind about with or as if with a cord or lace. [1/2 definitions] |
| galloon |
a braid or trimming made of lace, metallic thread, or worsted. |
| grommet |
a plastic or metal eyelet reinforcing a hole through which a fastener, lace, or the like may be passed. [1/3 definitions] |
| lace |
to be attached or fastened with a lace. [1/6 definitions] |
| laceless |
combined form of lace. |
| lacework |
lace, or a structure that resembles lace. |
| lacing |
a lace or cord that fastens, such as a shoelace or corset lace. [2/4 definitions] |
| lacy |
of or similar to lace; lacelike. |
| macramé |
a decorative hanging, trimming, or the like, heavier than lace, that is made by twisting, interlacing, and knotting cords. [1/2 definitions] |
| malines |
see "Mechlin lace." [1/2 definitions] |
| mantilla |
a decorative, usu. lace scarf that is draped from a high comb fixed in the hair and that covers the head and shoulders, worn by women in Latin America and Spain. [1/2 definitions] |
| Mechlin lace |
a fine Belgian bobbin lace with a raised cord that outlines the design. |
| needlepoint |
a type of lace in which the pattern is worked on parchment or paper. [1/2 definitions] |
| petticoat |
a woman's underskirt, like a slip or half-slip but usu. fuller and more ornamented with lace, ruffles, or bows. |
| picot |
one of a series of ornamental loops added to the edge of lace, embroidery, or the like. |
| point lace |
a type of lace worked on a needle rather than a bobbin; needlepoint. |
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