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单词 rickrack
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Definition of rickrack in English:

rickrack

(also ricrac)
noun ˈrɪkrakˈrɪkræk
mass noun
  • Braided trimming in a zigzag pattern, used as decoration on clothes.

    print dresses trimmed with rickrack
    Example sentencesExamples
    • Once the main parts of the figure were completed in felt, an assortment of ribbons, lace trim, rickrack, buttons, sequins and feathers were added to decorate the circus performers.
    • I found this little picture of a cushion made by Beth Lacefield in the latest edition of Home Companion and I suddenly thought that something like this might look quite fun appliquéd on a stocking with bright buttons and some rickrack.
    • Alternate the pennants with others carrying sequential school photos, and clip them to rickrack.
    • They now use ready-made rickrack and shiny synthetic trimmings to adorn their garments.
    • Decorate the basket with craft paint or rickrack, as pictured here.
    Synonyms
    cord, cording, braiding, bullion, thread, twine, yarn, tape, binding, ribbon

Origin

Late 19th century: of unknown origin.

 
 

Definition of rickrack in US English:

rickrack

nounˈrikrakˈrɪkræk
  • Braided trimming in a zigzag pattern, used as decoration on clothes.

    print dresses trimmed with rickrack
    Example sentencesExamples
    • They now use ready-made rickrack and shiny synthetic trimmings to adorn their garments.
    • Alternate the pennants with others carrying sequential school photos, and clip them to rickrack.
    • Decorate the basket with craft paint or rickrack, as pictured here.
    • Once the main parts of the figure were completed in felt, an assortment of ribbons, lace trim, rickrack, buttons, sequins and feathers were added to decorate the circus performers.
    • I found this little picture of a cushion made by Beth Lacefield in the latest edition of Home Companion and I suddenly thought that something like this might look quite fun appliquéd on a stocking with bright buttons and some rickrack.
    Synonyms
    cord, cording, braiding, bullion, thread, twine, yarn, tape, binding, ribbon

Origin

Late 19th century: of unknown origin.

 
 
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