serge

UK
/sɜːdʒ/
US
/sɜrdʒ/

Translations

sergenoun
serges
pl
sergeTissu sergé robuste, utilisé notamment pour les uniformes et les costumes.
The tailor recommended using serge for the new suit because of its durability and classic appearance.
Le tailleur a recommandé d’utiliser de la serge pour le nouveau costume en raison de sa durabilité et de son aspect classique.
sergeverb
serged
Past Simple
serged
Past Participle
serging
Gerund
UK
/sɜːdʒ/
US
/sɜrdʒ/
surjeterTerme de couture : finir un bord à la surjeteuse pour éviter l’effilochage.
She serged the raw seams before assembling the garment.
Elle a surjeté les coutures brutes avant d’assembler le vêtement.

Definitions

sergenoun
A type of durable twilled fabric with a diagonal pattern, often used for making uniforms and suits.
The tailor recommended using serge for the new suit because of its durability and classic appearance.
sergeverb
To finish the edge of a piece of fabric with an overlock (serging) machine so it does not fray.
She serged the raw seams before assembling the garment.