a type of patterned net ground; cf. réseau, n. 1b.

With modifying adjective or phrase. a lace net ground made in, or in the fashion of, Venice.

With modifying adjective or phrase. handmade net ground.

With modifying adjective or phrase. standard machine-made net ground.

The fine net ground used in making Brussels lace; also, any net ground for lace made by needle or bobbins as opposed to machine. Cf. réseau, n. 1.

a type of fine mesh background on top of which more intricate patterns may be worked (cf. ground, n. 6a).

With modifying adjective or phrase. a mesh ground with a flower pattern.

A form of mesh in certain makes of lace in which openings are set alternately in quincunx form.

(see quot. 1882).

Lacemaking. A similar design consisting of small whole-stitch hexagonals inside a hexagonal mesh, used as a ground or filling in bobbin lace.