tracery
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trac·er·y
(trā′sə-rē)n. pl. trac·er·ies
Ornamental work of interlaced and branching lines, especially the lacy openwork in a Gothic window.
[From trace.]
trac′er·ied adj.
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tracery
(ˈtreɪsərɪ)n, pl -eries
1. (Architecture) a pattern of interlacing ribs, esp as used in the upper part of a Gothic window, etc
2. any fine pattern resembling this
ˈtraceried adj
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trac•er•y
(ˈtreɪ sə ri)n., pl. -er•ies.
1. ornamental work consisting of ramified ribs, bars, or the like, as in the upper part of a Gothic window, in panels, screens, etc.
2. any delicate, interlacing work of lines, threads, etc., as in carving or embroidery; network.
[1660–70]
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tracery
ornamental work, composed of fine, interlaced ribbing or the like, used in windows, sereens, etc.
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Noun | 1. | ![]() fan tracery - the carved tracery on fan vaulting |
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tracery
n (Archit) → Maßwerk nt; (= pattern: of threads, branches etc) → Filigranmuster nt
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