Definitions

1. noun

Decorative stonework, particularly in Gothic architecture, consisting of intricate patterns of stone or brick.

“The church’s stunning tracery added an air of grandeur to its interior.”

2. noun

A pattern of lines or shapes, especially in a decorative design.

“The artist’s use of tracery in her painting created a sense of movement and energy.”

3. noun

A pattern of lines or shapes in a diagram or chart.

“The tracery in the flow chart helped to illustrate the complex process.”