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gauffer

/ˈɡɔː.fər/

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noun

/ˈɡɔː.fər/C2formal
  • ruИнструмент для прессования складок и рубцов на ткани, или декоративная оборка, созданная таким способом.

A noun referring to a tool used for pressing pleats and ridges into fabric, or an ornamental frill created by such pressing.

  1. Pleating ironC2formalbritish

    A specialized tool or iron used to press decorative pleats, ridges, or flutes into fabric, lace, or paper.

    ruГофрировальный утюг

    • The tailor used a gauffer to create the intricate pleats on the collar.
    • She heated the gauffer carefully before pressing the lace.
    • Antique gauffers are sometimes found in vintage sewing kits.
  2. Ornamental frillC2formalbritish

    A decorative frill or ruffle on clothing, created by pressing fabric into permanent pleats or ridges.

    ruДекоративная оборка

    • The dress was adorned with a delicate gauffer around the neckline.
    • She added a gauffer to the cuffs for a more elegant look.
    • The historical costume featured a wide gauffer at the hem.

    Synonymsflouncefrillfurbelowruffle

Forms
  • gauffers plural form
  • gauffers' possessive plural form
  • gauffer's possessive singular form

verb

/ˈɡɔː.fər/formalobsolete
  • ruУстаревший глагол, означающий гофрировать, плиссировать или наносить тиснёный узор на ткань, кружево или бумагу, часто с помощью нагретого инструмента.

An archaic verb meaning to crimp, flute, or press a decorative pattern into fabric, lace, or paper, especially using a heated tool.

  1. Crimp or wave fabricC2formalbritish

    To create a wavy or fluted pattern on fabric, lace, or paper using a heated tool or iron.

    ruГофрировать или делать волнами

    • She used a special iron to gauffer the edges of the lace.
    • The dressmaker gauffered the ruffles for a more decorative look.
    • In the 18th century, it was fashionable to gauffer collars and cuffs.

    Synonymscorrugatecrimpflutepleatpuckerruffle

Forms
  • gaffered past participle
  • gaffered past simple
  • gaffering present participle
  • gaffers third person singular