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shirred

UK
/ʃɜːd/
US
/ʃɜrd/

Translations

shirredadjective
UK
/ʃɪəd/
US
/ʃɪrd/
She wore a shirred dress to the party.
Она надела сборчатое платье на вечеринку.
Additional translations
собранный в складки
собранный в сборки
Synonyms
pleated
ruffled
gathered
shirrverb

shirred

Past Simple

shirred
Past Simple
shirred
Past Participle
shirring
Gerund
UK
/ʃɜː/
US
/ʃɜr/
She decided to shirr the fabric to create a ruffled effect.
Она решила собрать ткань, чтобы создать эффект рюшей.
The designer will shirr the dress to add texture.
Дизайнер будет плиссировать платье, чтобы добавить текстуру.
Additional translations
делать сборки
Synonyms
pleat
fold
crinkle
ruffle
gather
shirrpast participle

shirred

Used attributively, especially as 'shirred' to describe gathered fabric or baked eggs.

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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