Associations to the word «Tracery»

Pictures for the word «Tracery»

Wiktionary

TRACERY, noun. (architecture) bars or ribs, usually of stone or wood, or other material, that subdivide an opening or stand in relief against a door or wall as an ornamental feature.
TRACERY, noun. A delicate interlacing of lines reminiscent of the architectural ornament.

Dictionary definition

TRACERY, noun. Decoration consisting of an open pattern of interlacing ribs.

Wise words

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