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shirred

UK
/ʃɜːd/
US
/ʃɜrd/

Translations

shirredadjective
UK
/ʃɪəd/
US
/ʃɪrd/
smockéSe dit surtout d’un tissu ou d’un vêtement dont l’étoffe est froncée en rangées parallèles pour former un effet décoratif.
The dress had a shirred bodice that added a touch of elegance to the design.
La robe avait un corsage smocké qui ajoutait une touche d’élégance au modèle.
cuit en cocotteSe dit des œufs cuits au four dans un petit plat avec du beurre; usage culinaire.
He served two shirred eggs sprinkled with herbs.
Il a servi deux œufs cuits en cocotte, parsemés d’herbes.
Additional translations
froncéEmployé plus largement pour des étoffes ou des parties de vêtements resserrées en plis.
Synonyms
gathered
ruffled
pleated
shirrverb

shirred

Past Simple

shirred
Past Simple
shirred
Past Participle
shirring
Gerund
UK
/ʃɜː/
US
/ʃɜr/
froncerEn couture, pour resserrer un tissu par des rangées de points parallèles.
She decided to shirr the fabric to create a more fitted look for the dress.
Elle a décidé de froncer le tissu pour donner à la robe une allure plus ajustée.
Additional translations
cuire en cocotteCuisine, pour des œufs cuits au four dans un petit plat peu profond.
Synonyms
pleat
fold
crinkle
ruffle
gather
shirrpast participle

shirred

Used attributively, especially as 'shirred' to describe gathered fabric or baked eggs.
froncéEn couture, pour un tissu ou un vêtement plissé en rangées parallèles.
She wore a shirred sundress that cinched at the waist.
Elle portait une robe d'été froncée qui marquait la taille.
Additional translations
cuit en cocotteCuisine, pour des œufs cuits au four dans un petit plat.

Definitions

shirredadjective
Gathered or drawn together in parallel rows, typically by means of elastic or thread, to create a decorative effect.
The dress had a shirred bodice that added a touch of elegance to the design.
Of an egg: baked in a shallow dish, typically with butter, until the white is set and the yolk remains soft.
He served two shirred eggs sprinkled with herbs.
shirrverb
To gather (an area of fabric) by means of parallel threads sewn in to draw up the material.
She decided to shirr the fabric to create a more fitted look for the dress.
To bake (an egg) in a shallow dish until set.
For breakfast, he likes to shirr eggs with a bit of cream and herbs.
shirrpast participle
(of fabric or a garment) gathered into parallel rows of puckers so that it is stretched or fitted.
She wore a shirred sundress that cinched at the waist.
(of eggs) baked in a shallow dish until the whites are set and the yolks remain soft.
The café serves delicious shirred eggs with spinach and cream.
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