shirr

• Verb, das das Zusammenziehen von Stoff mit kleinen, parallelen Stichen beschreibt, meist zu dekorativen Zwecken oder zur Anpassung in der Schneiderei.

A verb used to describe the process of gathering fabric in parallel rows using small stitches, often for decorative or fitting purposes in sewing.

1. Bake eggs in shellsC2formalculinary

   To bake eggs in their shells until they are set, often with a topping.

   Eier in der Schale backen

   • The chef shirred the eggs with a sprinkle of cheese.
   • For breakfast, she shirred two eggs in the oven.
   • Shirred eggs are a classic French dish.