| 释义 |
shirring, vbl. n.|ˈʃɜːrɪŋ|
[f. shirr v. (? and n.) + -ing1.]
The action of shirr v.; also concr. (see quots.).
1882Caulfeild & Saward Dict. Needlework 220 Gauging, which, following an objectionable Americanism, is also known as ‘shirring’, is pulled nearly tight from row to row of the runnings [etc.]. Ibid. 447 Shirrings are close Runnings, or cords inserted between two pieces of cloth, as the lines of indiarubber in Shirred Braces or Garters, or the drawing and puckering up any material. 1908Eliz. Robins Come & Find Me v, Miss Mar must have her things made plainer. No puffing, no shirring.
b. Comb.: shirring string (see quot.).
1891Century Dict., Shirring string, a string or cord passed between the two thicknesses of a double shirred fabric, so as to make the small gathers closer or looser at pleasure. |