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scrim

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noun/skɹɪm/
  1. 1

    A kind of light cotton or linen fabric, often woven in openwork patterns, used for curtains, etc,.countableuncountable

  2. 2

    A large military scarf, usually camouflage coloured and used for concealment when not used as a scarf.countableuncountable

  3. 3

    A woven, nonwoven or knitted fabric composed of continuous strands of material used for reinforcing or strengthening membranes.countableuncountable

  4. 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.countableuncountable

    • Mummified mannequins dangling above the set, illuminated from within, were a heavy-handed touch, but the designer George Tsypin’s translucent scrims and painted drops beautifully conveyed the passage of sun-blasted days and bone-chilling ni
  5. 5

    A sheet of gauze etc. used to reduce the intensity of light.countableuncountable

  6. 6

    Thin canvas glued on the inside of panels to prevent shrinking, checking, etc.countableuncountable

verb/skɹɪm/
  1. 1

    To use a scrim.

noun/skɹɪm/
  1. 1

    A practice match between one or more organized teams usually in preparation for a more competitive format, such as a tournament.Internet

    • As a team, the players decided to focus less on streaming (a major source of income) and more on in-house scrims, VOD review and practice, hoping to become a better team.
verb/skɹɪm/
  1. 1

    To participate in a scrim.Internet

    • Accusations of him drinking instead of scrimming with the team, not attending practices at all and playing guitar instead of scrimming surfaced.

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