lacewing

Definition of lacewing in English English dictionary: Any of several gauzy-winged insects of the families Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae; Their larvæ are useful in destroying aphids; Any one of several species of neuropterous insects of the genus Chrysopa and allied genera; Called also lace-winged fly, and goldeneyed fly; Any of numerous species of insects in the order Neuroptera, especially those in the green lacewing and brown lacewing families. The green lacewing has long, delicate antennae, a slender greenish body, golden-or copper-coloured eyes, and two pairs of veined wings. It is found worldwide and flies near grasses and shrubs. It is also known as a stinkfly because it emits a disagreeable odour. The larva, with prominent sucking mouthparts, drains body fluids from aphids and other soft-bodied insects. The brown lacewing resembles the green lacewing but is smaller and brown; any of two families of gauzy-winged insects (Chrysopidae and Hemerobiidae); larvae feed on insect pests such as aphids; They have delicate, lacelike wings and brilliant eyes; {i} type of insect which has delicate lacelike wings
common green lacewing: a green insect in the order Neuroptera
lace: To add alcohol, poison, a drug or anything else potentially harmful to (food or drink)
lace: A cord or ribbon passed through eyelets in a shoe or garment, pulled tight and tied to fasten the shoe or garment firmly
lace: To interweave items. (lacing one's fingers together)
lace: {v} to tighten with a lace, trim, beat
lace: {n} a cord, ornamental trimming of gold, silver or thred curiously wover, snare, gin
brown lacewing: small dark-colored lacewing fly
green lacewing: pale green unpleasant-smelling lacewing fly having carnivorous larvae
lace: A snare or gin, especially one made of interwoven cords; a net
lace: draw through eyes or holes; "lace the shoelaces"
lace: {i} ornamental fabric made of interwoven threads, lacework; shoestring; cord or braid which is used to decorate uniforms or other garments; small amount of alcohol added to food or drink
lace: The use of threads alone to produce a designed fabric There are many kinds of lace
lace: An openwork cloth with a design formed by a network of threads made by hand or on special lace machinery with bobbins, needles or hooks
lace: Logistics Analysis Cost Estimating Tool
lace: lightly laced irises have serrated edges; heavy lace gives a crinkled, serrated effect which may affect the opening of the petals
lace: do lacework; "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral
lace: To interweave the spokes of a bicycle wheel
lace: A fabric of fine threads of linen, silk, cotton, etc
lace: To arrange cables in neat bundles, carefully laced together with nylon or lacing twine
lace: a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns
lace: To be fastened with a lace, or laces; as, these boots lace
lace: Venise Lace An embroidery lace which could be used as an applique to a gown, or constructed as part of the bodice (including the sleeves) Chantilly Lace A lighter and soft lace on a net background Usually in floral pattern Embroidery Net As the name implies, using an English net or a tulle background, a pattern and border is embroidered onto the surface Light, but could be very intricate (great for full skirts)
lace: Lace is a very delicate cloth which is made with a lot of holes in it. It is made by twisting together very fine threads of cotton to form patterns. a plain white lace bedspread
lace: The use of threads alone to produce a designed fabric
lace: An ornamental braid for trimming
lace: That which binds or holds, especially by being interwoven; a string, cord, or band, usually one passing through eyelet or other holes, and used in drawing and holding together parts of a garment, of a shoe, of a machine belt, etc
lace: a delicate decorative fabric woven in an open web of symmetrical patterns a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment) draw through eyes or holes; "lace the shoelaces"
lace: To beat; to lash; to make stripes on
lace: If you lace something such as a pair of shoes, you tighten the shoes by pulling the laces through the holes, and usually tying them together. I have a good pair of skates, but no matter how tightly I lace them, my ankles wobble. = tie Lace up means the same as lace. He sat on the steps, and laced up his boots Nancy was lacing her shoe up when the doorbell rang
lace: To lace food or drink with a substance such as alcohol or a drug means to put a small amount of the substance into the food or drink. She laced his food with sleeping pills. Ornamental openwork fabric formed by the looping, interlacing, braiding, or twisting of threads, originally primarily of linen. Almost all high-quality artistic lace is made by one of two techniques: needle lace involves a difficult technique that originated in Italy; bobbin lace is a more widespread craft that originated in Flanders. The art of lace is a European achievement. Fully developed lace did not appear before the Renaissance. By 1600 lace had become a fabric of luxury and an important article of commerce. The Industrial Revolution in the 19th century led to the use of machines to produce less-expensive lace made of cotton, and lace gradually disappeared from both men's and women's fashions. By 1920 the industry was dying. Fine handmade lace is still made in Belgium, Slovenia, and elsewhere, but chiefly as souvenirs
lace: make by braiding or interlacing; "lace a tablecloth"
lace: Laces are thin pieces of material that are put through special holes in some types of clothing, especially shoes. The laces are tied together in order to tighten the clothing. Barry was sitting on the bed, tying the laces of an old pair of running shoes
lace: add alcohol beverages
lace: To fasten with a lace; to draw together with a lace passed through eyelet holes; to unite with a lace or laces, or, figuratively
lace: fine open-work fabric with a mesh ground upon which patterns are worked
lace: a cord that is drawn through eyelets or around hooks in order to draw together two edges (as of a shoe or garment)
lace: To interweave items. (lacing ones fingers together)
lace: Lunar Atmospheric Composition Experiment; part of the ALSEP instrumentation flown on Apollo 17
lace: Strips of latticinio, also known as muslin, or tossed muslin, which form a ground Lampwork Elements found within paperweights that often form complex three-dimensional structures The term originates from the use of a 'lamp' that produces a very fine flame used to manipulate the glass Latticinio Lengths of white opaque twisted glass, or muslin or lace Coloured twists are called filigree Back to Top
lace: To twine or draw as a lace; to interlace; to intertwine
lace: Spirits added to coffee or some other beverage
lace: /Dentelle
lace: To fasten (something) with laces
lace: A light fabric containing patterns of holes, usually built up from a single thread
lace: lase
lace: often ornamented with figures; a delicate tissue of thread, much worn as an ornament of dress
lace: I'll lace your jacket for you, beat you (French, laisse, a lash; German, laschen, to strike; our lash )
lace: with anything resembling laces
lace: {f} tie, fasten; intertwine; be tied, be intertwined; pass through a hole, thread; adorn with lace; add a small amount of liquor to (drink, food, etc.); abuse or attack verbally or physically (Slang)
lace: do lacework; "The Flemish women were lacing in front of the cathedral"
lace: spin or twist together so as to form a cord; "intertwine the ribbons"; "Twine the threads into a rope"
lace: To adorn with narrow strips or braids of some decorative material; as, cloth laced with silver
lace: To add spirits to (a beverage)
lacewings: plural of lacewing

lacewing

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lacewing fly

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() From lace +‎ wing.

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