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guimpes

/ˈɡɪmps/ /ˈɡæ̃ps/

Meanings
noun
Gimp; a narrow flat braid or reinforced cord of fabric used for ornamental trimming.

Examples :

"The seamstress carefully attached guimpes to the edges of the tablecloth, adding a delicate decorative finish. "
material wear style appearance

Related Words

Illustration tablecloth

tablecloth noun

/ˈteɪbəlˌklɔθ/ /ˈteɪbəlˌklɒθ/

A cloth used to cover and protect a table, especially for a dining table.

"My mom laid a beautiful tablecloth on the dining table before dinner. "

Illustration trimming

trimming verb

/ˈtɹɪmɪŋ/

To reduce slightly; to cut; especially, to remove excess.

"A ranch steak is usually trimmed of all excess fat."

Illustration providing

providing verb

/pɹəˈvaɪdɪŋ/

To make a living; earn money for necessities.

"It is difficult to provide for my family working on minimum wage."

Illustration embroidery

embroidery noun

/ɪmˈbɹɔɪdəɹi/

The ornamentation of fabric using needlework.

"The grandmother's special gift was a pillow, beautifully embroidered with flowers. "

Illustration seamstress

seamstress noun

/ˈsiːm(p).stɹɪs/

A woman who sews clothes professionally.

"The seamstress carefully stitched the new school uniform for my daughter. "

Illustration decorative

decorative noun

/ˈdɛkɹətɪv/

A plant, tile, etc. intended for use as decoration.

"The teacher displayed a decorative fern on her desk. "

Illustration underneath

underneath noun

/ʌndəˈniθ/ /ʌndɚˈnið/

The lower surface or part of something.

"The underneath of the aircraft was painted blue."

Illustration chemisette

chemisette noun

/ˌʃɛmɪˈzɛt/ /ˌʃɛməˈzɛt/

An item of women's clothing, popular in the 1860s and 1870s, worn to fill in the front and neckline of any garment.

"My grandmother showed me a picture of her in a chemisette, worn underneath her stylish 1870s dress. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

"He listened carefully to his mother's concerns, feeling sorrowful about her disappointment. "

Illustration ornamental

ornamental noun

/ˌɔːnəˈmɛntl/ /ˌɔɹnəˈmɛntl/

An ornamental plant.

"My grandmother's garden has many beautiful ornamental plants. "

Illustration shoulders

shoulders noun

/ˈʃəʊldəz/ /ˈʃoʊldɚz/

The part of an animal's body between the base of the neck and forearm socket.

"The backpack was heavy, and it hurt her shoulders. "

Illustration reinforced

reinforced verb

/ˌriːɪnˈfɔːrst/ /ˌriːənˈfɔːrst/

To strengthen, especially by addition or augmentation.

"He reinforced the handle with a metal rod and a bit of tape."