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scrim

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noun

  • A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, -- used for curtains, etc,.
  • A large military scarf, usually camouflage coloured and used for concealment when not used as a scarf.
  • A woven, nonwoven or knitted fabric composed of continuous strands of material used for reinforcing or strengthening membranes.
  • A theater drop that appears opaque when a scene in front is lighted and transparent or translucent when a scene in back is lighted.
  • A sheet of gauze etc. used to reduce the intensity of light.
  • Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc.

verb

  • To use a scrim.

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