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Meaning of "grosgrain" in the English dictionary

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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD GROSGRAIN

From French gros grain coarse grain.
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Etymology is the study of the origin of words and their changes in structure and significance.
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PRONUNCIATION OF GROSGRAIN

grosgrain  [ˈɡrəʊˌɡreɪn] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF GROSGRAIN

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Grosgrain is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES GROSGRAIN MEAN IN ENGLISH?

grosgrain

Grosgrain

Grosgrain /ˈɡroʊɡreɪn/, also gros-grain and, rarely, gros grain, is a type of fabric characterized by its ribbed appearance. In grosgrain, the weft is heavier than the warp, creating prominent transverse ribs. It is called a "corded" fabric since the weft resembles a fine cord. Grosgrain is a plain weave corded fabric, with heavier cords than in poplin but lighter than in faille. Grosgrain has a very dull appearance with little luster but is very strong. It is a firm, close-woven, fine-corded fabric. While grosgrain fabric is generally black, it can be many different colors, and grosgrain ribbon comes in a large variety of colors and patterns. “Grosgrain” is commonly used to refer to a heavy, stiff ribbon of silk or nylon woven via taffeta weave using a heavy weft which results in distinct transverse ribs. Historically grosgrain was made from wool, silk or a combination of fibers such as silk and wool or silk and mohair. When a combination of fibers were used, the end result was sometimes given the name grogram, silk mohair, gros de Tours or gros de Napels.

Definition of grosgrain in the English dictionary

The definition of grosgrain in the dictionary is a heavy ribbed silk or rayon fabric or tape for trimming clothes, etc.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH GROSGRAIN


Bahrain
bɑːˈreɪn
brain
breɪn
crane
kreɪn
drain
dreɪn
engrain
ɪnˈɡreɪn
filigrain
ˈfɪlɪˌɡreɪn
grain
ɡreɪn
graine
ɡreɪn
Igraine
ɪˈɡreɪn
ingrain
ɪnˈɡreɪn
migraine
ˈmiːɡreɪn
multigrain
ˈmʌltɪˌɡreɪn
overgrain
ˌəʊvəˈɡreɪn
rain
reɪn
strain
streɪn
terrain
təˈreɪn
train
treɪn
Ukraine
juːˈkreɪn
wholegrain
ˈhəʊlɡreɪn
woodgrain
ˈwʊdˌɡreɪn

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE GROSGRAIN

gros de Londres
gros point
grosbeak
groschen
groser
gross
gross domestic income
gross domestic product
gross indecency
gross margin
gross misconduct
gross national product
gross negligence
gross out
gross output
gross profit
gross ton
gross up
gross value added
gross weight

WORDS THAT END LIKE GROSGRAIN

acid rain
all-terrain
brewer´s grain
constrain
distillers´ grain
down the drain
drivetrain
entrain
fine-grain
freight train
Lorrain
metric grain
on the brain
powertrain
quarter grain
refrain
restrain
souterrain
wagon train
water on the brain

Synonyms and antonyms of grosgrain in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «grosgrain» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF GROSGRAIN

Find out the translation of grosgrain to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of grosgrain from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «grosgrain» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

罗缎
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

grosgrain
570 millions of speakers

English

grosgrain
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

grosgrain
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

grosgrain انحني
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Grosgrain
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

gorgorão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

grosgrain
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

gros-grain
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Grosgrain
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Grosgrain
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

グログラン
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

그 로그 랭
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Grosgrain
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

grosgrain
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

grosgrain
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

ग्रॉसग्र्रेन
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

grogren
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

grosgrain
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

ryps
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

Grosgrain
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

grosgrain
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

grosgrain
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

Gros Grain
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

grosgrain
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

grosgrain
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of grosgrain

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «GROSGRAIN»

The term «grosgrain» is quite widely used and occupies the 41.507 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «GROSGRAIN» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about grosgrain

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «GROSGRAIN»

Discover the use of grosgrain in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to grosgrain and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Couture Sewing Techniques
Tk Tk stitches grosgrain interfacing the desired length. 6. Right sides together, pin and baste the skirt to the blouse, aligning the waistlines, garment centers, and side seams. Press lightly. Trim the seams to 1⁄2 in.[CST_DWG_7-3-A] 6. With the  ...
Claire B. Shaeffer, 2011
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John Loecke's Grosgrain Style: Quick and Creative Projects ...
A talented designer explains how to incorporate the lush color, texture, and shape of grosgrain ribbon into a wide variety of creative, inexpensive, and stylish accessories and decorating projects for the home, including a ribbon rug for ...
John Loecke, 2007
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Bridal Couture: Fine Sewing Techniques for Wedding Gowns and ...
Straighten with boning l i Center front Figure 3-8: 1l the front wants to pull along the edges of the V counteract the pulling with boning. WA1STLlNE STAY APPL1CAT1ON A grosgrain waistline stay is the second half of the engineering equation ...
Susan Khalje, 1997
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Grosgrain
Please note that the content of this book primarily consists of articles available from Wikipedia or other free sources online. Grosgrain or also gros-grain, and rarely gros grain is a type of fabric characterized by its ribbed appearance.
Frederic P. Miller, Agnes F. Vandome, McBrewster John, 2010
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AngloMania: Tradition and Transgression in British Fashion
Jacket of red barathea wool with black silk velvet collar and pale blue grosgrain facings; trousers of black wool with black grosgrain side trim. Courtesy of H. Huntsman & Sons H. Huntsman & Sons, British (founded 1849). Formal dress hunt ...
Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York, N.Y.), 2006
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Stitch Savvy: 25 Skill-Building Projects to Take Your Sewing ...
(You can also do this with grosgrain or Petersham ribbon, which I love; see the sidebar below for finer points of distinction.) 1.BEGIN PLEATING AND PINNING Begin at the center of the pillow—you can mark the exact center by folding the ...
Deborah Moebes, 2012
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The Complete Book of Sewing Shortcuts
Grosgrain. Select a grosgrain or milliner's ribbon which can be shaped to fit the garment waistline. 1. Allow a s/s" (16 mm) seam allowance at the waistline of the garment. 2. Stay the garment waistline with tape, stitching it to the wrong side of ...
Claire B. Shaeffer, 1981
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LIFE
Accent Your Grosgrain Corduroy Sport Coats with ODD and BOLD VESTS by McGREGOR Authentic Tartan gives this flannel Highland Vest a bold but dignified color. 10.00. Grosgrain coat and slacks are new Tibet Brown. zrd Odd and bold ...
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Sewing for Plus Sizes: Design, Fit, and Construction for ...
Design, Fit, and Construction for Ample Apparel Barbara Deckert. ADDING A GROSGRAIN FACING WITH A SIDE-ELASTIC FINISH Right front fly Trim off of left front after both pieces are cut. sides. For side elastic, construct the garment as for ...
Barbara Deckert, 1999
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How to Make 100 Ribbon Embellishments: Trims, Rosettes, ...
The weave structure of grosgrain ribbon creates a matte appearance and distinctive crosswise ribs. These ribbons are durable yet supple and have enough body for a crisp appearance. Today's grosgrain ribbons are usually woven from ...
Elaine Schmidt, 2014

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «GROSGRAIN»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term grosgrain is used in the context of the following news items.
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Pippa Middleton Wears A Seahorse Patterned Dress For Wimbledon …
She coupled her dress with a grosgrain ribbon waist belt, brown aviator sunglasses and a silver-color watch. She wore her brown hair long and ... «International Business Times, Jul 15»
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Lizzy's love of vintage
... life-sized paper cut-out of her favourite dress, a floral pink cotton Sixties long-sleeved empire line mini-dress, with a grosgrain ribbon tied in a bow at the front. «The Northern Echo, Jul 15»
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Suit style for a wedding away
Keep in mind that satin or grosgrain might get stained by grass or sand. Another option for beach brides is "foot jewelry," an accessory that does ... «The Columbian, Jul 15»
4
Elle Fanning Does It Again
Why: Playful details, like grosgrain bows and crystal flower brooches, felt age appropriate and fashion forward. See More Christian ... «W Magazine, Jul 15»
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Kate Winslet COURTS attention in retro glasses at Wimbledon final
We love the playful seahorse print across the bodice and the contrasting textures of the grosgrain ribbon belt and airy, crochet skirt. Just like her ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
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He went to kiss her. Missed. 'Try again,' she said.
Sophie wore a cap-sleeve dress with a satin grosgrain-ribbon belt, and a white faille coat adorned with little bows. THE RECEPTION: They ... «The News Journal, Jul 15»
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Shopping Events and Sales Happening This Week in New York
... 2016 collection and shop current-season items like a wool flannel fun mix sport coat ($1,550) and a white oxford shirt with grosgrain armband ... «New York Times, Jul 15»
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Converse Jack Purcell Rally x Hancock Sneaker Collection [PHOTOS]
Each sneaker also features Hancock's Siphonia Elastica graphic rubber plant print in its liner along with a grosgrain Hancock logo pull-tab. «STASHED, Jul 15»
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Darren Kennedy fashion file: How to wear... Violet
Mix up the colour with a (5) shoulder strap clutch in polka dot (€11, Penney's) or play up the neckline with this (6) necklace of grosgrain with ... «Irish Independent, Jul 15»
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Destination wedding dress: formal or footloose?
Keep in mind that satin or grosgrain might get stained by grass or sand. Another option for beach brides is "foot jewelry," an accessory that does ... «Waterloo Cedar Falls Courier, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Grosgrain [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/grosgrain>. Apr 2024 ».
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