SCRIM

Scrim

The term scrim has two separate meanings in terms of fabric. In each case, it refers to woven material, one a finely woven lightweight fabric widely used in theatre, the other a heavy, coarse woven material used for reinforcement in both building and canvasmaking.

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scrim

Noun

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


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