frill background

frill

/fɹɪl/

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noun

Volant, Rüsche

A strip of pleated fabric or paper used as decoration or trim.

Examples :

"The birthday cake had a pink frill around the bottom edge. "

Die Geburtstagstorte hatte einen rosa Volant am unteren Rand.

material appearance style

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noun

Volant, Rüsche

A substance or material on the edge of something, resembling such a strip of fabric.

Examples :

"The chef added a small frill of parsley to the edge of the plate for decoration. "

Der Koch fügte dem Tellerrand eine kleine Rüsche Petersilie zur Dekoration hinzu.

appearance material

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noun

Krause, Rüsche

A wrinkled edge to a film.

Examples :

"The old film reel had a noticeable frill along its edge, making it difficult to play smoothly. "

Die alte Filmrolle hatte eine auffällige Krause am Rand, was das reibungslose Abspielen erschwerte.

appearance style

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noun

Schnickschnack, Zierrat, Luxus

Something extraneous or not essential; something purely for show or effect; a luxury.

Examples :

""The company decided to cut out all the frill and focus on the core product to save money." "

Das Unternehmen beschloss, allen Schnickschnack zu streichen und sich auf das Kernprodukt zu konzentrieren, um Geld zu sparen.

appearance style quality

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noun

Halskrause

The relatively extensive margin seen on the back of the heads of reptiles, with either a bony support or a cartilaginous one.

Examples :

"The frilled lizard's frill extended dramatically when it felt threatened, making its head appear much larger. "

Die Halskrause der Kragenechse weitete sich dramatisch aus, als sie sich bedroht fühlte, wodurch ihr Kopf viel größer erschien.

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verb

Kräuseln

To make into a frill.

Examples :

"The seamstress carefully frilled the edges of the tablecloth. "

Die Näherin kräuselte sorgfältig die Ränder der Tischdecke.

appearance style

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verb

Sich kräuseln, sich wellen

To become wrinkled.

Examples :

"The fabric of the dress frilled as she hung it up in the closet. "

Der Stoff des Kleides kräuselte sich, als sie es im Schrank aufhing.

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verb

mit Rüschen versehen, kräuseln

To provide or decorate with a frill or frills; to turn back in crimped plaits.

Examples :

"The dressmaker carefully frilled the neckline of the new bridesmaid dresses. "

Die Schneiderin kräuselte sorgfältig den Ausschnitt der neuen Brautjungfernkleider.

appearance style

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verb

Sich schütteln

To shake or shiver as with cold (with reference to a hawk).

Examples :

"The hawk, perched on the falconer's glove in the chilly wind, began to frill as it waited for the hunt to begin. "

Der Falke, der in dem kühlen Wind auf dem Handschuh des Falkners saß, begann sich zu schütteln, während er darauf wartete, dass die Jagd begann.

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verb

Kreischen

To cry (with reference to a bird of prey).

Examples :

"The hawk perched on the branch and began to frill, its high-pitched cry echoing through the woods. "

Der Habicht saß auf dem Ast und begann zu kreischen, sein hoher Schrei hallte durch den Wald.

animal bird sound