lacwork

Meanings

• noun

  Decorative or ornamental work done with lac, a type of resin.

  - "The lacwork on the ancient Egyptian sarcophagus was intricately detailed."
  - "The lacwork on the wooden chest added to its value and beauty."

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Variants

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lacework , laceworks

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Etymology

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From the Old French word 'lacre' meaning 'resin' or 'varnish'.

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Trivia

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1. Lacwork was used extensively in ancient Egypt for the decoration of sarcophagi and other funerary objects.

2. The process of making lacquer involves the application of multiple thin coats of lac, each of which must be allowed to dry before the next coat can be applied.

3. Lacwork is still used today in the production of traditional textiles, particularly in Southeast Asia and Japan.

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Related Concepts

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1. Lacquer: A type of varnish or resin used in lacwork. It is typically applied in multiple thin coats and can be polished to a high gloss.

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Culture

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Lacwork has been used for centuries in various cultures for decorative purposes, particularly in Asia and the Middle East. It is often used in the production of traditional textiles, furniture, and other artistic works.

How to Memorize "lacwork"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine the smooth, glossy surface of a lacquered object. Visualize the intricate patterns and designs that can be created with lacwork.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'lacwork' with 'decoration' and 'ornamentation'. Remember that it is a type of work done with lac or resin.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic using the phrase 'Lacwork is a type of decoration done with lac' to help remember the definition.

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