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ruche

/ɹuʃ/

Meanings
noun
A strip of fabric which has been fluted or pleated.

Examples :

"The dancer's costume featured a delicate ruche around the neckline, adding a touch of elegance. "
material style appearance wear

Related Words

Illustration costume

costume noun

/ˈkɒs.tjuːm/ /ˈkɑs.təm/ /kɑsˈt(j)um/

A style of dress, including garments, accessories and hairstyle, especially as characteristic of a particular country, period or people.

"The dancer was wearing Highland costume."

Illustration attract

attract verb

/əˈtɹækt/

To pull toward without touching.

"A magnet attracts iron filings."

Illustration delicate

delicate noun

/ˈdɛlɪkət/

A delicate item of clothing, especially underwear or lingerie.

"She carefully handled the delicate, lace-trimmed lingerie. "

Illustration oysters

oysters noun

/ˈɔɪstərz/

Any of certain marine bivalve mollusks, especially those of the family Ostreidae (the true oysters), usually found adhering to rocks or other fixed objects in shallow water along the seacoasts, or in brackish water in the mouth of rivers.

"We ate fresh oysters at the seafood restaurant by the beach. "

Illustration carefully

carefully adverb

/ˈkɛːfli/ /ˈkɛɹfli/

Sorrowfully.

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

Illustration neckline

neckline noun

/ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

The line formed by the edge of an article of clothing that surrounds the neck, especially as seen at the front.

"The low neckline of her blouse showed a bit of her décolletage. "

Illustration featured

featured verb

/ˈfiːtʃərd/ /ˈfiːtʃərd/

To ascribe the greatest importance to something within a certain context.

"The teacher featured teamwork as the most important skill for success in the group project. "

Illustration shallow

shallow noun

/ˈʃaləʊ/ /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

A shallow portion of an otherwise deep body of water.

"The ship ran aground in an unexpected shallow."

Illustration elegance

elegance noun

/ˈɛl.ɪ.ɡəns/

Grace, refinement, and beauty in movement, appearance, or manners.

"The bride was elegance personified."

Illustration vintage

vintage noun

/ˈvɪn.tɪdʒ/

The yield of grapes or wine from a vineyard or district during one season.

"The vintage this year was excellent, producing a rich and flavorful wine. "

Illustration pleated

pleated verb

/ˈpliːtɪd/

To form one or more pleats in a piece of fabric or a garment.

"The tailor pleated the skirt to give it a more interesting shape. "

Illustration curtains

curtains noun

/ˈkɜː(ɹ).tənz/

A piece of cloth covering a window, bed, etc. to offer privacy and keep out light.

"She closed the curtains to block out the bright morning sun. "