engrailing

/ɪnˈɡreɪlɪŋ/
noun
  1. 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
  1. 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.
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