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frill
[fril]
noun
a trimming, as a strip of cloth or lace, gathered at one edge and left loose at the other; ruffle.
something resembling such a trimming, as the fringe of hair on the chest of some dogs.
affectation of manner, style, etc.
something superfluous.
Photography.wrinkling or loosening of an emulsion at the edges, usually due to excessively high temperature during developing.
verb (used with object)
to trim or ornament with a frill or frills.
to form into a frill.
verb (used without object)
Photography.(of an emulsion) to become wrinkled or loose.
frill
/ ڰɪ /
noun
a gathered, ruched, or pleated strip of cloth sewn on at one edge only, as on garments, as ornament, or to give extra body
a ruff of hair or feathers around the neck of a dog or bird or a fold of skin around the neck of a reptile or amphibian
Full name: oriental frill.(often capital) a variety of domestic fancy pigeon having a ruff of curled feathers on the chest and crop
photog a wrinkling or loosening of the emulsion at the edges of a negative or print
informal(often plural) a superfluous or pretentious thing or manner; affectation
he made a plain speech with no frills
verb
(tr) to adorn or fit with a frill or frills
to form into a frill or frills
(intr) photog (of an emulsion) to develop a frill
Other 51Թ Forms
- friller noun
- unfrill verb (used with object)
- ˈڰԱ noun
- ˈڰ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of frill1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of frill1
Example Sentences
Measuring about five metres long and weighing two tonnes, the four-legged beasts had large heads, adorned with a distinctive bony frill and three horns.
No tricks, no frills: just a really, really good roast chicken.
“Presence” does away with all of those unnecessary frills found in contemporary horror, leaving one unusual, but very simple, stylistic device in their place: The camera is the ghost.
Tutus, frills and tassels were all spotted on the runway - with Stella McCartney stealing the show with her asymmetric dresses in soft fabrics.
Mr McDonnell has been with the firm for most of it and remembers the early no frills stores packed with unfamiliar products.
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