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
In one instance, we had to recreate Charlie's black vest with the cream rickrack.
From Salon • Mar. 11, 2023
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
Time and budgets ruled out making the costumes from scratch, so Siple shopped at vintage stores and then gave the garments exuberant makeovers, going heavy on the ruffles, rickrack and trim.
From Washington Post • Jul. 8, 2016
I covered an old sign with a yard of rough linen and then used rickrack, buttons, old zippers, and fabric tape to spell out sale.
From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry
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