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rick·rack
(rĭk′răk′)n.
A flat narrow braid woven in zigzag form, used as a trimming for clothing or curtains.
[Reduplication of rack.]
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rickrack
(ˈrɪkˌræk) orricrac
n
(Textiles) a zigzag braid used for trimming
[C20: dissimilated reduplication of rack1]
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rick•rack
or ric•rac
(ˈrɪkˌræk)n.
a narrow zigzag braid or ribbon used as a trim.
[1880–85, Amer.; gradational reduplication of rack1]
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Noun | 1. | rickrack - a narrow zigzag ribbon used as trimming passementerie, trim, trimming - a decoration or adornment on a garment; "the trimming on a hat"; "the trim on a shirt" |
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rickrack
n no pl (US) → Zickzackbordüre f
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