engrailing
/ɪnˈɡreɪlɪŋ/
noun
- A decorative border or edge made of a series of small, curved indentations; a scalloped pattern.
- The shield's engrailing was carefully painted in gold leaf.
- The artist added an engrailing around the frame of the painting.
- The manuscript's margins were decorated with a delicate engrailing.
Synonyms
adjective
- Having or forming a scalloped or indented edge.
- The engrailing pattern on the vase matched the one on the plate.
- The castle's engrailing battlements were visible from afar.
- She admired the engrailing trim on the antique mirror.