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- [trey-suh-ree]
- /ˈtreɪ sə ri/
- /ˈtreɪsərɪ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [trey-suh-ree]
- /ˈtreɪ sə ri/
Definitions of tracery word
- noun plural tracery ornamental work consisting of ramified ribs, bars, or the like, as in the upper part of a Gothic window, in panels, screens, etc. 1
- noun plural tracery any delicate, interlacing work of lines, threads, etc., as in carving or embroidery; network. 1
- noun tracery interlacing design 1
- noun tracery a pattern of interlacing ribs, esp as used in the upper part of a Gothic window, etc 0
- noun tracery any fine pattern resembling this 0
- noun tracery ornamental work of interlacing or branching lines, as in a Gothic window, some kinds of embroidery, etc. 0
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Origin of tracery
First appearance:
before 1425 One of the 25% oldest English words
late Middle English word dating back to 1425-75; See origin at trace1, -ery
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Parts of speech for Tracery
noun
adjective
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preposition
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determiner
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tracery popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 95% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 52% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
tracery usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for tracery
noun tracery
- applique — Applique is the craft of sewing fabric shapes onto larger pieces of cloth. You can also use applique to refer to things you make using this craft.
- arabesque — An arabesque is a position in ballet dancing. The dancer stands on one leg with their other leg lifted and stretched out backwards, and their arms stretched out in front of them.
- bargello — a needlepoint embroidery stitch producing a zigzag pattern
- brocade — Brocade is a thick, expensive material, often made of silk, with a raised pattern on it.
- comp — Comp is short for compensation.
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