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selvaged

/ˈsɛl.vɪdʒd/

Translations

selvagedpast participle

/ˈsɛl.vɪdʒd/

Used adjectivally to describe fabric that has been finished with a selvage; originates from the past-participle form of the verb “selvage.”

lisiéréSe dit d’un textile dont le bord est fini par une lisière pour éviter l’effilochage.

The selvaged edge of the denim kept it from fraying during construction.

Le bord lisiéré du denim l’a empêché de s’effilocher pendant la confection.

selvageverb

selvaged

Past Simple

selvaged

Past Simple

selvaged

Past Participle

selvaging

Gerund

Rare, meaning to finish or edge fabric with a selvage.

Additional translations

lisiérerTextile; verbe rare.

Synonyms

selvagedpast participle

Having its edge finished with a selvage so as to prevent unraveling or fraying.

The selvaged edge of the denim kept it from fraying during construction.

selvageverb

To finish or provide (a piece of fabric) with a selvage.

The artisan selvaged the rug to prevent fraying.