单词 | overcheck |
释义 | overcheckn.1adj.2 A pattern which consists of checks superimposed on a colour or design, or which combines two check patterns of different sizes; a fabric having this pattern. Also as adj. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric manufactured in specific way > [noun] > patterned > checked > pattern plaid1845 plaiding1889 overcheck1895 shadow-check1908 Glenurquhart1923 dogtooth check1939 gun club1939 puppy tooth1957 dog-tooth1958 1895 I. K. Funk et al. Standard Dict. Eng. Lang. II. Overhead check, same as Overcheck. 1901 Tailor & Cutter 8 Aug. The time when large overcheck tweeds and designs distinctly ‘rory’ were the common style. 1923 Daily Mail 23 Apr. 8 Checked materials are not in fashion, with perhaps the exception of brown Glenurquharts—of which the nicest carry a red line or overcheck. 1959 Times 23 Sept. 5/2 The choice of cloths is famous for its variety—ranging from subdued houndstooths to full-blooded overchecks. 1967 N. Freeling Strike Out 27 The suit was..mohair in a large complicated overcheck of fuchsia, havana and off-white. 1990 Littlewoods Catal. Spring–Summer 560/2 (caption) Double-Breasted Fashion Suit... Fabric: blue overcheck design. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). overcheckadj.1n.2 A. adj.1 Designating or relating to an overcheck (see sense B.). ΚΠ 1875 E. H. Knight Amer. Mech. Dict. II. 1584/1 Over-check Bridle. 1875 E. H. Knight Amer. Mech. Dict. II. 1584/2 Over-check Rein. 1981 E. H. Edwards Country Life Bk. Saddlery & Equipm. 173/2 When a chin strap is insufficient to control the position of the head an overcheck bit is used. 1985 Catal. Sale Horse-drawn Vehicles (Thimbleby & Shortland) 6 Mar. 2 A fine set with rolled side reins, overcheck line and tail cage. B. n.2 A rein used when driving horses, which passes over the horse's head between the ears, allowing the driver to pull upwards on the bit and raise the head; a bridle having such a rein. ΘΚΠ the world > food and drink > farming > animal husbandry > keeping or management of horses > horse-gear > [noun] > reins rein1297 bridle reina1382 bridea1425 linkc1450 leading-rein1483 quinsell1598 bearing rein1790 bridoon rein1795 check-reina1809 ribbon1813 ribands1815 bit-rein1833 check-piece1833 nose-rein1844 lines1852 reinage1863 check1868 overdraw1870 single line1875 overcheck1963 1963 E. H. Edwards Saddlery xxiii. 181 The tackle consists of a bridle and bit,..a Jodhphor type curb chain and cord overcheck. 1973 J. Campbell Champions xx. 166 The overcheck, the strap running from between the colt's ears to the top of the driving saddle..is an indispensable aid to driving a harness racer. 1982 H. Crabtree Saddle Seat Equitation xxxv. 283 Only a few horses are born to wear an overcheck and not all horses can be fine harness horses just because they have extreme motion. This entry has been updated (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). overcheckv. transitive. To design or pattern (a fabric or garment) with overcheck. Usually in passive. ΚΠ 1925 Eaton's News Weekly 2 May 10 A fine brown and blue tweed, overchecked in rust. 1960 Harper's Bazaar Aug. 56/2 Predominantly bright red, it [sc. a coat] is over~checked in yellow and black. 1989 Grattan Direct Catal. Spring–Summer 486/1 Overchecking classic black and ecru with jade and ochre was another brilliant designer move. Derivatives ˈoverchecked adj. ΘΚΠ the world > textiles and clothing > textiles > textile fabric or an article of textile fabric > textile fabric > textile fabric manufactured in specific way > [adjective] > patterned > checked tartan1533 plaided1746 glen1923 Tattersall1958 overchecked1969 1969 Times 30 Sept. 14/5 (advt.) Stunning dresscoat in bold overchecked..wool. 1993 Daily News Record (U.S.) 23 June 9 Neil Johnstone Ltd...was showing all-silk goods including an overchecked herringbone. This is a new entry (OED Third Edition, December 2004; most recently modified version published online March 2022). < n.1adj.21895adj.1n.21875v.1925 |
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