rickrack
Americannoun
noun
Etymology
Origin of rickrack
1880–85, gradational reduplication of rack 1
Example Sentences
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By using oversized rickrack, you can even create a charming scalloped edge.
From Seattle Times ● Sep. 18, 2023
You can spot women walking around with bags of rickrack trim and feathers, which are eventually meant to be applied to a hat.
From Salon ● May 7, 2022
In the distance, snowcapped peaks undulated like a strip of rickrack.
From The New Yorker ● Apr. 22, 2019
Sui outsized her trims in giant rickrack and jewel-toned ostrich feathers, all styled with the punky wigs adorned with little bows on top.
From Washington Times ● Feb. 12, 2019
This conversation zigged and zagged like the rickrack on Mattie’s dress.
From "Hattie Big Sky" by Kirby Larson
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