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Decorative material used in footwear (4)

Ross

I believe the answer is:

lace

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This clue could be a double definition.

'decorative material' is the first definition.
(I've seen this in another clue)

'footwear' is the second definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Perhaps they are linked in a way I don't understand?

'used in' acts as a link.

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(Other definitions for lace that I've seen before include "Fabric made in openwork design" , "Fine open fabric" , "Tear" , "Delicate open-weave fabric" , "Delicate fabric woven in an open web" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.
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