scrim
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noun
1.
a cotton or linen fabric of open weave used for bunting, curtains, etc.
2.
Theater. a piece of such fabric used as a drop, border, or the like, for creating the illusion of a solid wall or backdrop under certain lighting conditions or creating a semitransparent curtain when lit from behind.
Origin:
1785–95; origin uncertain
1785–95; origin uncertain
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scrim (skrɪm) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
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| an open-weave muslin or hessian fabric, used in upholstery, lining, building, and in the theatre to create the illusion of a solid wall or to suggest haziness, etc, according to the lighting | |
| [C18: origin unknown] | |
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Scrim
is always a great word to know.
So is callithumpian. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a children's mummer's parade, as on the Fourth of July, with prizes for the best costumes. |
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Word Origin & History
scrim
"upholstery lining," 1792, of unknown origin.
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Example sentences
Again, people perceive bias through the scrim of ideology.
Nylon scrim is normally used because it is relatively light in weight, although polyester scrim is also used.
By contrast, the eyes in any face painted by him are likely to be missing entirely or smeared shut or obscured by a milky scrim.
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