scrim
/skrɪm/
noun
- A lightweight, loosely woven fabric, often used for curtains, theater backdrops, or in construction as a reinforcing material.
- He hung a scrim over the window to soften the sunlight.
- The builders laid scrim over the insulation before plastering the wall.
- The theater used a scrim to create a ghostly effect on stage.
- A type of netting or mesh used in sports, especially in scrimmage vests or practice gear.
- The players wore scrim vests to distinguish teams during practice.
- She bought a scrim net for her backyard soccer drills.
- The coach handed out scrim shirts before the scrimmage.
verb
- To cover or reinforce with scrim fabric.
- We need to scrim the back of the tapestry to prevent fraying.
- The artist scrimmed the frame to create a textured surface.
- They scrim the walls before applying the final coat of plaster.