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Definition of Scrim
1. Noun. A firm open-weave fabric used for a curtain in the theater.
Definition of Scrim
1. n. A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, -- used for curtains, etc,; -- called also India scrim.
Definition of Scrim
1. Noun. A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, -- used for curtains, etc,. ¹
2. Noun. A large military scarf, usually camouflage coloured and used for concealment when not used as a scarf. ¹
3. Noun. A woven, nonwoven or knitted fabric composted of continuous strands of material used for reinforcing or strengthening membranes. ¹
4. Noun. A theater drop that appears opaque when a scene in front is lighted and transparent or translucent when a scene in back is lighted. ¹
5. Noun. Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Scrim
1. a cotton fabric [n -S]
Lexicographical Neighbors of Scrim
Literary usage of Scrim
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Chemical Technology and Analysis of Oils, Fats, and Waxes by Julius Lewkowitsch (1904)
"absorption, to run over " scrim," a light cotton fabric, hanging down from the
ceiling of a high building, the temperature of which is kept at about 100C F. ..."
2. Seeding and Planting: A Manual for the Guidance of Forestry Students by James William Toumey (1916)
"scrim, cheese-cloth, and burlap are extensively used for protecting seedbeds
prior to germination in many large nurseries in the FIG. 66. ..."
3. Sessional Papers by Ontario Legislative Assembly (1888)
"scrim, Ottawa 6 00 N. Robertson. Ottawa 8 00 COT FLOWERS. Best hand bouquet, with
paper, C. scrim, Ottawa 3 00 Best ..."
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