noun Download 🔗Share A type of palisade placed for defence around a berm; a defence consisting of pointed stakes driven into the ramparts in a horizontal or inclined position. Examples : "The soldiers reinforced the earthen berm with fraises, hoping the outward-pointing stakes would deter any attackers from scaling the wall. " military architecture building Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A ruff worn (especially by women) in the 16th century. Examples : "The Renaissance-themed play used elaborate costumes, including delicate fraises worn by the actresses portraying wealthy ladies. " appearance wear style history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share An embroidered scarf with its ends crossed over the chest and pinned, worn (especially by women) in the 19th century. Examples : "In the old photograph, Grandmother wore a delicate dress and a pretty fraises pinned carefully at her chest. " appearance wear style history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A fluted reamer for enlarging holes in stone; a small milling cutter. Examples : "The stone worker carefully selected the fraises needed to precisely widen the drainage holes in the fountain's basin. " technical utensil machine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A tool for cutting the teeth of a timepiece's wheel to correct inaccuracies. Examples : "The watchmaker carefully used the fraises to refine the teeth on the escapement wheel, ensuring the antique clock kept accurate time. " technical utensil machine time device Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A large thick pancake with slices of bacon in it. Examples : "We ordered fraises for breakfast, and they were so big and filling! " food Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A stylized strawberry with leaves. Examples : "The duchess's necklace featured five large diamonds and a delicate clasp shaped like fraises, adding a touch of whimsy to the regal design. " fruit art food plant style Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading