Another word for lace

Ornamental threadwork

• net

  1. An openwork fabric made of threads or cords that are woven or knotted together at regular intervals.
  2. A device for capturing birds, fish, or insects.
  3. A barrier against flying insects.

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• tissue

  1. A fine, very thin fabric, such as gauze.
  2. Tissue paper.
  3. A soft, absorbent piece of paper used as toilet paper, a handkerchief, or a towel.

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• mesh

  1. Any of the open spaces in a net or network; an interstice.
  2. The cords, threads, or wires surrounding these spaces.
  3. An openwork fabric or structure; a net or network:

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• ornament

  1. Something that decorates or adorns; an embellishment.
  2. A person considered as a source of pride, honor, or credit:
  3. A note or group of notes that embellishes a melody.

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• insertion

  1. The act or process of inserting.
  2. Something inserted, as an ornamental strip of lace or embroidery inserted between pieces of fabric.
  3. The point or mode of attachment of a skeletal muscle to the bone or other body part that it moves.

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• needlework

  1. Work, such as sewing or embroidery, that is done with a needle.

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• tatting

  1. Handmade lace fashioned by looping and knotting a single strand of heavy-duty thread on a small hand shuttle.
  2. The act or art of making such lace.

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• border

  1. A part that forms the outer edge of something.
  2. A decorative strip around the edge of something, such as fabric.
  3. A strip of ground, as at the edge of a garden or walk, in which ornamental plants or shrubs are planted.

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• banding

  1. Unwanted lines (bands) in digital images. There are several causes, including the failure of algorithms to convert images correctly, the flickering of flurorescent lights when photos are taken and poor video conversion by the TV or disc player in real time. When taking photos of a TV or monitor, banding occurs when the frame rates of the screen and camera differ. See antibanding.

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• trimming

  1. The act of one that trims.
  2. Something added as decoration or ornament, especially a band of lace or embroidery on clothing.
  3. Accessories; extras:

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• edging

  1. Something that forms or serves as an edge or border.

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Material for binding through openings

• shoelace

  1. A string or cord used for lacing and fastening shoes.

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• band

  1. A thin strip of flexible material used to encircle and bind one object or to hold a number of objects together:
  2. A strip or stripe that contrasts with something else in color, texture, or material.
  3. A narrow strip of fabric used to trim, finish, or reinforce articles of clothing.

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• cord

  1. A slender length of flexible material usually made of twisted strands or fibers and used to bind, tie, connect, or support.
  2. An insulated flexible electric wire fitted with a plug or plugs.
  3. A hangman's rope.

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• thong

  1. A narrow strip, as of leather, used for binding or lashing.
  2. A whip of plaited leather or cord.
  3. A sandal held on the foot by a strip that fits between the first and second toes and is connected to a strap usually passing over the top or around the sides of the foot.

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