- scrim
- scrim "upholstery lining," 1792, of unknown origin.
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scrim — scrim·mag·er; scrim·shank; scrim·shank·er; scrim; scrim·mage; scrim·shaw; … English syllables
Scrim — can refer to:* Scrim (material), either of two types of material * Scrim (lighting), a device used in lighting for films * Scrim (internet slang), friendly match between teams and clans in various ladders, see: shorthand for: scrimmage. *… … Wikipedia
Scrim — Scrim, n. 1. A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, used for curtains, etc,; called also {India scrim}. [1913 Webster] 2. pl. Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc. [1913… … The Collaborative International Dictionary of English
scrim — ► NOUN 1) strong, coarse fabric used for heavy duty lining or upholstery. 2) Theatre a piece of gauze cloth that appears opaque until lit from behind, used as a screen or backcloth. 3) chiefly N. Amer. something that conceals or obscures. ORIGIN… … English terms dictionary
scrim — [skrim] n. [< ?] 1. a light, sheer, loosely woven cotton or linen cloth, used for curtains, upholstery linings, etc. ☆ 2. a hanging of such cloth used in theatrical productions either as an opaque backdrop or as a semitransparent curtain,… … English World dictionary
SCRIM — Griffigkeitsmessgeräte sind Geräte zur Messung der Griffigkeit von Straßenoberflächen. Hierunter sind eine Reihe von Messgeräten und systeme (im folgenden Verfahren genannt) zu verstehen. Es ist zwischen dynamischen und stationären Verfahren zu… … Deutsch Wikipedia
scrim — noun Etymology: origin unknown Date: 1792 1. a durable plain woven usually cotton fabric for use in clothing, curtains, building, and industry 2. a theater drop that appears opaque when a scene in front is lighted and transparent or translucent… … New Collegiate Dictionary
scrim´mag|er — scrim|mage «SKRIHM ihj», noun, verb. maged, mag|ing. –n. 1. a rough fight or struggle: »... one of those chums that stand for a fellow in a scrimmage and look after him should he be hurt (Joseph Conrad). 2. a) the play in football that takes… … Useful english dictionary
scrim|mage — «SKRIHM ihj», noun, verb. maged, mag|ing. –n. 1. a rough fight or struggle: »... one of those chums that stand for a fellow in a scrimmage and look after him should he be hurt (Joseph Conrad). 2. a) the play in football that takes place when the… … Useful english dictionary
scrim´shank´er — scrim|shank «SKRIHM SHANGK», intransitive verb. British Military Slang. to shirk duty. ╂[origin unknown] –scrim´shank´er, noun … Useful english dictionary
