SHIRRING Synonyms
1 hypernym for shirring. (close relations)
Best Synonyms for SHIRRING
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| gathering | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • a group of persons together in one place • the social act of assembling • the act of gathering something • sewing consisting of small folds or puckers made by pulling tight a thread in a line of stitching | ||||||
| pleating | ||||||
noun • the act of folding in parallel folds | ||||||
| smocking | noun n | |||||
noun • embroidery consisting of ornamental needlework on a garment that is made by gathering the cloth tightly in stitches | ||||||
| puckering | verb, noun v, n | |||||
noun • an irregular fold in an otherwise even surface (as in cloth) verb • to gather something into small wrinkles or folds • draw together into folds or puckers • become wrinkled or drawn together | ||||||
| ruching | noun n | |||||
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| tucking | verb v | |||||
noun • eatables (especially sweets) • (sports) a bodily position adopted in some sports (such as diving or skiing) in which the knees are bent and the thighs are drawn close to the chest • a narrow flattened pleat or fold that is stitched in place • a straight sword with a narrow blade and two edges verb • fit snugly into • make a tuck or several folds in • draw together into folds or puckers | ||||||