traceries
sə noun, plural trac·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.
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| —n , pl -eries | |
| 1. | a pattern of interlacing ribs, esp as used in the upper part of a Gothic window, etc |
| 2. | any fine pattern resembling this |
| 'traceried | |
| —adj | |
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Traceries
is always a great word to know.
So is gobo. Does it mean:
| a screen or mat covered with a dark material for shielding a camera lens from excess light or glare. |
| a stew of meat, vegetables, potatoes, etc. |
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