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rickrack

or ric·rac

[rik-rak]
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noun
  1. a narrow, zigzag braid or ribbon used as a trimming on clothing, linens, etc.
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Origin of rickrack

1880–85, Americanism; gradational reduplication of rack1
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Related Words for rickrack

decoration, frill, perimeter, outskirts, edge, periphery, verge, hem, skirt, brink, flounce, embellishment, garnish, ruffle, lace, fringe, ornament, piping, embroidery, braid

Examples from the Web for rickrack

Historical Examples of rickrack

  • Maybe they'll tell us what their rickrack political platform is, too!

    The Co-Citizens

    Corra Harris

British Dictionary definitions for rickrack

rickrack

ricrac

noun
  1. a zigzag braid used for trimming
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Word Origin for rickrack

C20: dissimilated reduplication of rack 1
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