Brussels laces

noun

plural of Brussels lace
as in marquisettes

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  1. screens
  2. lattices
Noun
  • Rows of officials sat behind computer screens while giant displays tracked the storm and the state’s response.
    — Christopher Spata, Miami Herald, 17 Oct. 2026
  • Two large menu screens behind the counter advertise all sorts of morning goodies.
    — Michael Deeds, Idaho Statesman, 16 Oct. 2026
Definition of screens
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  • In one- and two-dimensional square lattices, mathematicians have long known that this transition is continuous.
    — Manon Bischoff, Scientific American, 30 Sep. 2026
  • Now, previous metal-polymer lattices generally fill the spaces between the beams with polymers such as epoxy, PEEK, or silicone.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 20 Sep. 2026
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